the santa clause smash

[nverland]

The Santa Clause smash
prep time 10 minutes cook time 5 minutes total time 15 minutes servings 1

INGREDIENTS

GINGER HONEY SYRUP
1/2 cup honey
1 inch fresh ginger, chopped
8 lemon zest strips
8 fresh mint leaves
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

THE SANTA CLAUSE
1/2 cup pomegranate juice
2 ounces bourbon
Juice of 1/2 a lemon
1-2 ounces (2-4 tablespoons) ginger syrup
Ginger beer or sparkling water, for topping

INSTRUCTIONS

GINGER HONEY SYRUP
1. Bring 1/2 cup water, the honey, ginger, and lemon to a boil over high heat. Once boiling simmer for 3-4 minutes, then remove from the heat. Add the mint, cover and steep 10 minutes. Strain out the ginger and mint. Stir in the vanilla. Store in a glass jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

THE SANTA CLAUSE
1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the pomegranate juice, bourbon, lemon juice, and 2-4 tablespoons of the ginger syrup. Shake to combine.

2. Strain into an ice filled glass. Top with ginger beer. Garnish with fresh mint and pomegranate arils, if desired.