Beer Cocktail: West Coast Christmas Spritz

Hold onto your Santa hats, beer enthusiasts! 'Tis the season to add a hoppy twist to your holiday sips. We're bringing you the West Coast Christmas Spritz – a cocktail so festive, it's like Santa himself hopped in and left a crate of cheer. Get ready to raise your glass, 'cause we're about to turn your holiday spirit into a hoppy celebration. Who says Christmas can't have a little IPA flair?

Ingredients:

• 2 oz West Coast IPA

• 1 oz gin

• 1/2 oz elderflower liqueur

• 1/2 oz cranberry juice

• 1/2 oz fresh lime juice

• 1/2 oz simple syrup

• Club soda

• Ice cubes

• Cranberries and rosemary sprig for garnish

Instructions:

1. Chill and Prep: Ensure all your ingredients are well chilled. Grab a festive glass and fill it with ice cubes.

2. Pour the Holiday Spirits: In your chilled glass, combine the gin, elderflower liqueur, cranberry juice, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup. Stir gently to let the flavors mingle.

3. Hoppy Elevation: Now, for the hoppy magic – pour in West Coast IPA. The bold, citrusy notes of the IPA are about to add a festive twist to your cocktail.

4. Top with Fizz and Cheer: Give your concoction a gentle stir, and top it off with a splash of club soda for that effervescent joy. It's like a bubbly carol for your taste buds.

5. Garnish with Holiday Spirit: Garnish your Christmas Spritz with a handful of cranberries for a burst of festive color and a rosemary sprig for an aromatic touch. Because we drink with our eyes first!

6. Sip and Celebrate: Take a sip and let the lively combination of flavors – from the hoppy goodness to the floral elegance – dance on your palate. It's a holiday celebration in a glass.

7. Cheers to Hoppy Holidays: Raise your glass, clink it with your loved ones, and toast to a season filled with hoppy cheer, vibrant flavors, and the joy of creating memories.

And there you have it, hoppy revelers! You've just experienced the West Coast Christmas Spritz – a cocktail that turned your ordinary holiday into a hoppy celebration. As you savor the last drop of this festive libation, remember: you're not just sipping; you're raising a glass to joy, flavor, and a dash of rebellious spirit. Until our glasses clink again, may your holidays be as bold and vibrant as this hop-infused concoction.