Winter Gin and Tonics

Our winter gin and tonics are perfect for Christmas and New Year’s celebrations.

We really are big fans of G & T in our home. For some reason, they remind me of holidays with Luke’s family in France. The minute I take a sip, I’m transported back to warm Augusts eating roasted peanuts and marinated olives in France.

I’ve loved taking part in Krista’s Seasonal Simplicity Tour and today marks the last one for winter. A bunch of my friends are sharing ideas for New Year’s Eve!

Maybe it’s just me, but when someone says New Year’s Eve, I instantly think of fancy dresses and sparkling cocktails.

I wish I could tell you that we get fancy here and throw a giant party or get invited to something very lavish, but we don’t.

We put on our PJs, have Thai Takeaway, sip Prosecco or cocktails and watch movies and play games with our boys.

This year we’ll be sipping winter gin and tonics.

These may look hard, but the key ingredient is muddled fruit and sprigs of rosemary.

This year, I’ve also become obsessed with pomegranates. I’ve used them in our Christmas tablescape which you can see here and here. I bet your not surprised that pomegranate seeds have made their way into our winter gin and tonics!

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Winter Gin and Tonics

What You’ll Need

• Gin – we used The Botanist Gin
• Tonic Water – we like to make our own with a soda stream and the tonic flavor
• Pomegranate Arils
• Naval Orange Slices
• Crushed Ice
• Sliced Limes
• Sprigs of Rosemary

Method

Slice oranges and limes. Muddle slices of each and put the slices into a glass. I muddled the limes and oranges in a marble pestle and mortar similar to this.

If you love cocktails check these out:

And today I’m joined by some friends who are also sharing their fabulous New Year’s Eve Entertaining ideas, recipes, and printables with you!

3 Free Printable NYE Banners at The Happy Housie
Winter Gin & Tonic at Finding Silver Pennies
New Year’s Eve at Rooms FOR Rent
Pomegranate Champagne Cocktail at Modern Glam

Year in Review Kid’s Questionnaire Printable at The DIY Mommy
New Year’s Eve Party Hat Tutorial with Free Clock Printable at Lolly Jane
Lindt Chocolate New Year’s Eve Printable Gift Tags at Tauni Everett
New Year’s Eve Hot Cocoa Bar Printables at Tatertots & Jello

6 Steps to a Fabulous Table for a New Year’s Eve Party at Designthusiasm
Blackberry Sparklers at Life is a Party
No Mess Kid’s Party Easy Slime Recipe at Hallstrom Home
New Year’s Eve Tablescape with Fun Game Ideas at Summer Adams