While I was at Target picking up more Spookiwi Jones Soda, I saw another flavor that caught my eye: Buried Pomegranate. It too sports a cute illustrated can; this one featuring Dracula. This soda is tasty, but it’s a bit on the sweet side. While I probably wouldn’t drink it straight, in terms of versatility for drink mixing, I think it’s rather good.
Blood Sucker
1.5 oz Gin
.75 oz Triple Sec
1.5 oz Cranberry Juice
Dash Angostura Bitters
Jones Buried Pomegranate Soda
In a shaker filled with ice, combine gin, triple sec, cranberry juice and bitters. Shake vigorously. Strain into a lowball with a couple of fresh ice cubes. Top with Jones Buried Pomegranate. I have to say, this is my favorite of the two featured drinks today… The dash of bitters is essential. I could have had 2 or 3 of them. YUMMY!
Bloody Eye
1 oz Tequila
.75 oz Chambord (Raspberry Liqueur)
Fresh lime
Jones Buried Pomegranate Soda
In a shaker filled with ice, add tequila, Chambord and juice from a large lime wedge. Admittedly, I didn’t have fresh lime so I used a splash of lime juice concentrate (faux pas!*). Shake vigorously, and strain into a lowball with a couple of fresh ice cubes. Again, top with Jones Buried Pomegranante.
* You should always use fresh juice! “Never from a can, you f*cking savage” –– Johnny Johnny of Tiki Bar TV (Episode 8)
