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Learn how to make the most festive drink of the season – a snow globe cocktail (or mocktail) with a rosemary Christmas tree in the middle! 

Champagne is poured over a frozen rosemary sprig Christmas tree to make a Snow globe Cocktail.

When it comes to holiday drinks, nothing is quite as festive and fun as a Snow Globe Cocktail. With its natural rosemary “tree” encased in ice and floating pomegranate “ornaments,” this drink is as festive as it is refreshing.

Whether hosting a Christmas dinner or looking to elevate your holiday happy hour, this viral cocktail trend will impress your guests while being simple to create.

Why You’ll Love This Christmas Cocktail

  1. Show-Stopping Presentation: A sparkling drink with an icy “snow globe” effect will wow your guests. It’s sure to be a conversation starter!
  2. Customizable for Any Drink: Whether you’re pouring Champagne, kombucha, or sparkling water, this drink can be made as festive or as casual as you like.
  3. Easy to Make Ahead: Prep the rosemary Christmas trees in advance so you only need to pour and serve.

A sprig of rosemary is placed into a stemless wine glass to make a snow globe cocktail.

What You’ll Need

Here’s everything you’ll need to create your magical Snow Globe Cocktail:

  • Room temperature water: For forming the ice base.
  • Fresh rosemary sprigs: These act as your “Christmas trees” inside the snow globe. Choose bushy sprigs as they will be the most stable in the glass. 
  • Twine or yarn and tape: To help secure the rosemary sprigs if needed.
  • Pomegranate seeds: Vibrant red “ornaments” that add flavor and festive color.
  • Clear sparkling beverage: Options include Champagne, sparkling water, kombucha, or ginger beer.
  • Stemless wine glasses or champagne flutes: Freezer-safe glasses work best for this recipe.

 

A sprig of rosemary is tied upside down with twine over a stemless wine glass to make a rosemary Christmas tree snow globe cocktail.

How to Make a Snow Globe Cocktail

Step 1: Prep the Ice “Snow Globe”

  • Fill a freezer-safe stemless wine glass or champagne flute with 1 inch of room-temperature water.
  • Place a rosemary sprig upside-down in the water. For the best results, snip the top of the rosemary sprig so it has a flat base and stands upright.
  • If the rosemary doesn’t stay upright, tie twine around the top of the tree, across the top of the glass, and secure it with tape to hold it in place.

Step 2: Freeze

  • Place the glass in the freezer and let it freeze for about 1 hour or until the water is solid.

Step 3: Assemble the Cocktail

  • Once the water is frozen, carefully remove the tape and twine, leaving your rosemary sprig standing in the ice.
  • Before serving, fill the glass with your chosen sparkling beverage or cocktail recipe. Champagne is a classic option, but sparkling water or kombucha makes a delicious mocktail.
  • Sprinkle in a few pomegranate seeds for a festive finishing touch.

Step 4: Serve and Enjoy!

  • Serve immediately, and let your guests admire the frosty “snow globe” effect as they sip. After about 15 minutes, the ice at the bottom will melt and detach from the glass. 

 

  A frosty glass with a frozen rosemary sprig christmas tree sits on a marble table with a bottle of Champagne and candles in the background and bowl of pomegranate seeds in the foreground. The making of a snow globe Christmas Cocktail.

Cocktail Recipe Ideas for Your Snow Globe Drinks

The Snow Globe Cocktail is incredibly versatile! While I recommend sparkling wine such as Champagne, any clear cocktail will work. Here are some ideas to tailor it to your holiday celebrations:

  1. Classic Champagne Snow Globe
    • Fill your icy glass with a brut Champagne or prosecco for a sparkling, elegant option.
  2. Apple Kombucha Mocktail
    • Combine apple-flavored kombucha with a splash of sparkling water for a festive alcohol-free treat.
  3. Virgin Snow Globe Mule
    • Swap the Champagne for ginger beer and add a dash of lime juice for a zesty twist. Here’s our Virgin Moscow Mule Recipe. 
  4. Gin and Tonic Snow Globe
    • Pour a classic gin and tonic over your icy snow globe base for a refreshing and botanical twist. Add a squeeze of lime for extra zest. A classic gin and tonic combines 2 ounces of gin with 4-6 ounces of tonic water over ice, garnished with a wedge or slice of lime.

A bubbly snow globe Christmas cocktail with a rosemary christmas tree and pomegranate seeds on a marble table with hand in frame photography.

Yield: 4 drinks

Snow Globe Cocktail

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Additional Time 1 hour
Total Time 5 minutes

Create a stunning Snow Globe Cocktail with rosemary "trees," sparkling beverages, and vibrant pomegranate seeds for the ultimate Christmas drink. Perfect for holiday parties, this festive cocktail is customizable as a mocktail or with Champagne, gin, or kombucha. Impress your guests with this magical, easy-to-make holiday drink!

Champagne is poured into a stemless wine glass with a rosemary Christmas tree to make a snow globe Christmas cocktail.

Ingredients

  • 4 stemless wine or champagne glasses
  • 4 bushy sprigs rosemary, just taller than your glasses
  • room temperature water
  • twine or yarn
  • tape
  • Champagne (see note)
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

Instructions

  1. Fill your stemless glasses with about 1-2" of water. A rosemary sprig placed into a stemless wine glass filled with water.
  2. To make your rosemary Christmas trees, snip a little bit of the stem off the sprigs' tip so that there is a flat base. Place the sprig upside-down into the water. If it does not stand up on its own, secure it with a piece of twine. Wrap the twine around the top of the "tree" and across the top of the glass. Secure with tape. Twine wrapped around the top of a rosemary sprig and across the top of a stemless wine glass.
  3. Freeze the glass with the rosemary and water for at least one hour. Remove the twine and tape.
  4. Add your beverage of choice just before serving. A snow globe glass with rosemary Christmas tree.
  5. Garnish with fresh pomegranate seeds.

Notes

Christmas Drink Options for Snow Globe Cocktails

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1 glass
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 95
© Marina Delio
Cuisine: International / Category: cocktails