James Bolt of Charleston’s The Gin Joint delivers a festive, spirit-forward cocktail blending botanical gin with the bittersweet complexity of Cheerwine Holiday Punch-infused Campari. Pineapple liqueur and velvet Falernum add tropical richness and warm holiday spice, while Peychaud’s bitters bring a beautifully aromatic finish.
Ingredients
Cocktail
- 2 ounces Gin
- 1/2 ounce Cheerwine Campari
- 1/2 ounce Giffard pineapple liqueur
- 1/2 ounce Velvet Falernum
- 3–4 dashes Peychaud’s bitters
Cheerwine Campari
- 12 ounces Cheerwine Holiday Punch
- 8 ounces Campari
Instructions
Cocktail
- Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir for 15 to 20 seconds.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a dehydrated orange slice and a cocktail cherry.
Cheerwine Campari
- Pour Cheerwine into a saucepan and heat over medium heat.
- Simmer until reduced by half and the liquid turns a deep red color.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
- Once cooled, combine with Campari and stir to mix.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
