I Tried Kate Hudson’s "Favorite" Holiday Cocktail
When the holidays come around, you may gravitate toward making a bunch of cozy cocktails like spiked hot chocolate or boozy apple cider, but if you’re looking for something that’ll transport you to the tropics (even if you don’t have a vacation planned!), you’ll want to tap into brighter libations. While searching for drink ideas with more vibrant and refreshing notes, I came across a recipe for Kate Hudson’s pomegranate sour, which she deemed “the best addition to a holiday table,” in an interview with People. I plan on hosting a few festive parties this year, so I decided to try it to see if it’s worth making for my guests.
Get the recipe: Kate Hudson’s Pomegranate Sour
How to Make Kate Hudson’s Pomegranate Sour
Combine a half cup of pomegranate juice, 1/4 cup of vodka, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of pineapple juice, 2 tablespoons of simple syrup, and 1 tablespoon of orange liqueur in a cocktail shaker filled with ice; cover with a lid and shake for about 15 seconds. Next, strain the drink into a cocktail glass filled with ice and garnish it with pomegranate arils and orange slices.
My Honest Review of Kate Hudson’s Pomegranate Sour Recipe
Finding all the ingredients for Hudson’s pomegranate sour was reasonably straightforward. I picked up everything at my local grocer and then went to a shop that sells spirits to get an orange liqueur. Quick mixology note: There are tons of orange liqueurs out there, like curaçao, triple sec, Grand Marnier, and Cointreau, and any of these alcohols will work in this drink.
Measuring everything, shaking it up, and preparing the garnishes took about five minutes.
Overall, I was immediately impressed with the flavor of this cocktail. It is bright, fruit-forward, and refreshing but not cloying, which happens to certain drinks when you mix in sweet ingredients like simple syrup and pineapple juice.
I plan to make a large batch of Hudson’s pomegranate sour and serve it in a festive punch bowl at my holiday parties this year. This cocktail is not only incredibly easy to make but also provides a bright and refreshing way to celebrate the season with its fruit-forward flavors.
Tips for Making Kate Hudson’s Pomegranate Sour Recipe
Use a large cocktail shaker. This drink recipe yields a few servings, so I recommend investing in a larger cocktail shaker so that you have enough room to mix up this drink.
Chill your cocktail glass. Hudson recommends freezing your cocktail glasses so that your libation stays ice-cold for longer.
Swap the vodka. If you’re not a vodka fan, try using rum or tequila. This recipe has tropical and bright notes and would pair well with a mild and floral spirit.
Get the recipe: Kate Hudson’s Pomegranate Sour
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