Viral Snow Globe Cocktail:  "The Winter In A Glass" Drink

By Niveditha Kalyanaraman

December 10th, 2023

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Why is this cocktail viral? The presentation alone is phenomenal, but if you need another reason to love this Viral Snow Globe Cocktail, look no further than the versatility. There are countless options for alcohol (gin, vodka, champagne, etc.) and then add any kind of sparkling water you like! Not to mention you can make this a mocktail of course! So whether you make a spirited cocktail or a refreshing mocktail, the frozen cranberries and rosemary make this drink look like a Christmas dream in a glass. This cocktail will have your guests raving over how cute your drinks are. Here's the recipe for Snow Globe Cocktail.

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Ingredients

For cocktail: 2 Shots Gin (or any alcohol you prefer) 8oz Tonic water For cocktail garnishing: Rosemary sprig Water

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Step 1

Trim a rosemary sprig about 2 inches tall. Place a rosemary sprig straight up in the middle of a wine glass, and fill ⅓ of the height of the rosemary with water.

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Step 2

Place in the freezer for 2 hours, so that the rosemary sprig is frozen into the water base which has now become fully frozen as ice. Stir 2 shots gin and 8oz tonic into the glass, and enjoy.

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Tip 1

Alcohol options include clear liquor drinks such as vodka soda, gin and tonic, white rum, prosecco, champagne, ouzo, and Bulgarian “rakija,” or you can even create a mocktail with juice or sparkling water.

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Tip 2

The water in the glass has to be cold not warm, please also make sure that you use a freezer-safe glass so that the glass doesn’t crack.

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Tip 3

Mix and match different frozen fruits, such as blueberries, raspberries, or sliced strawberries, to create a colorful and diverse drink.

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Tip 4

Add a touch of sweetness by including simple syrup, honey, or agave syrup to the cocktail.

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