This post is sponsored by Roku Gin and Drizly. All opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make ¡Hola! Jalapeño possible!
“The holidays are here!!!” I scream from every rooftop. And my favorite part of the holidays are the parties. So whether you’ll be attending a La Posada party or a simple get together, make sure to bring something nice for the hostess.
The Perfect Holiday Gift
In my opinion, the best gifts worth giving (or receiving) are homemade. But with all the hustle and bustle, it’s hard for even the craftiest among us to fit it all in.
That’s why I’m partnering with Roku Gin to help inspire your gift-giving this holiday season with essentially what I like to call a cocktail-in-a-box. It consists of a bottle of Japanese craft Roku Gin, a homemade Honey-Matcha Syrup, and the garnish; fresh, fragrant mandarins. Here’s why you’ll be gifting it to everyone this year:
- This easy homemade gift is special and unique. It is the perfect gift for the person who has everything.
- The Roku Gin bottle itself is a gift worth giving. It’s so beautiful, there’s no wrapping required.
- It is a complete cocktail, garnish included. Friends can start shaking drinks immediately, or save it for later.
Switch Up Las Posadas This Year
If you’ve never attended La Posada, it is a special part of Christmas in Mexico. For nine nights leading up to Christmas, friends and family gather at different homes to celebrate. There is always lots of food and drinks like Mexican desserts and mezcal cocktails but I love the idea of gifting this Island Squeeze cocktail-in-a-box one night and then serving it the next for something fun and different.
Even though this isn’t a traditional drink for Las Posadas, the fragrant botanicals of Roku Gin combined with the delicious homemade matcha syrup will set a festive mood and the pale green cocktail is completely perfect for the season.
Head to Drizly now to buy a bottle then scroll down to see how to make it!
Island Squeeze
If you're attending a La Posada party or any holiday fiesta this year, this Roku Gin Island Squeeze Cocktail in a box is the perfect hostess gift.
Recipe courtesy of Amy Probasco
Ingredients
To Make the Honey-Matcha Syrup
- 1 cup honey
- 2 teaspoons matcha powder
- 1 cup hot water
For the Island Squeeze:
- 3 parts Roku Gin
- 1 part Triple Sec
- 1 part lemon juice
- 1 part Honey-Matcha Syrup
- Mint and Orange Wheel, for garnish
Instructions
For the Syrup:
Combine all syrup ingredients and whisk until fully incorporated. Chill.
For the Island Squeeze:
Combine all the ingredients for the cocktail in a shaker over ice. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a mint sprig and orange wheel.
Notes
Syrup will keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
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I love the idea of sprucing up our holiday traditions with something new. Will be making your drink for our traditional cwlebrstions s!
Awesome! I hope you love it as much as we do!
I love Japanese whiskey and I’m sure I will love Japanese gin as well! Thanks for recommend it.
Oh yes, the gin is super good with unique herbal touches.
I love homemade gifts, specially the ones you can eat or drink 🙂 thanks for the recommendation!
Right?!! Me too. I love a good homemade gift.
pues la verdad es que sí me parece un regalo perfecto y tengo a la persona perfecta para regalárselo jejeje
It is the perfect holiday gift, the box is so elegant and love the art on the label.
Me parece una receta original y buenísima. Será tema de conversación en mi cena navideña.