Today, December 12th, is National Poinsettia Day. This is the season for gift giving, candy canes, and red flowers. To celebrate this festive season, enjoy the follow cocktail made with floral, fruit-forward flavored NOLET’S Silver Dry Gin (SRP $49.99), which also boasts botanicals of Turkish rose, peach, and raspberry.
Poinsettia Punch
Created by Frank Cisneros, Gin Palace in NYC
2 oz. NOLET’S Silver Dry Gin
.75 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
.25 oz. Cinnamon Syrup
.5 oz. Grenadine
1 tsp. St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
Combine all ingredients in a shaker. Shake over fresh ice. Strain into double rocks glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with a Cloved lemon wheel.
Susan’s Secret: Some bartenders believe that gin bruises easily, which means that if it is shaken, it will change the taste/flavor of it. As a bartender, I suggest stirring, instead of shaking gin. What is your favorite gin drink for the holiday season?
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