When winter settles in, sometimes the best kind of holiday cheer comes with a warm breeze—even if it’s only imagined. This Frosted Island Holiday Punch brings those beach-side vibes straight into your holiday celebrations with spiced rum, citrus brightness, and a blush of berry sweetness.
It’s a great make-ahead cocktail for parties, easy to batch, and ridiculously refreshing despite the season. If you’re using your smoker for holiday prep, you can even cold-smoke the citrus juices to add a whisper of backyard-BBQ magic.
Whether served at a Christmas gathering or a chill winter evening, this drink stays bold, colorful, and guaranteed to hit the festive mood just right.
Ingredients
- 2 oz spiced rum
- 1 oz smoked orange juice (cold-smoked for 20–30 minutes if desired)
- 1 oz pineapple juice
- 0.5 oz cranberry juice
- 0.5 oz pomegranate splash for color
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Prep the citrusIf enhancing with smoke, cold-smoke orange juice in a shallow pan for 20–30 minutes using apple or cherry wood. Chill before use.
- Mix the cocktailFill a shaker with ice. Add spiced rum, smoked orange juice, pineapple juice, cranberry syrup, and pomegranate splash. Shake until frosty and vibrant.
- ServeStrain into a chilled glass filled with fresh ice.
- GarnishAdd an orange wedge, pineapple piece, and cherry for a festive, island-holiday finish.