Crafting Spiritual Cocktails for a Joyful Rosh Hashanah Celebration

Traditional symbols of the holiday include apples dipped in honey for a sweet year, pomegranates for abundance, and shofars (rams’ horns) sounded as a spiritual wake-up call. To enhance your Rosh Hashanah celebrations, here are five cocktail recipes designed to embody the holiday’s themes of sweetness, renewal, and spiritual reflection. Each is created to pair perfectly with AVIV 613 Vodka’s unique, smooth character, drawn from its seven ingredients sourced from the Holy Land.

1. Apple & Honey Martini

Inspired by the holiday’s iconic apples dipped in honey

• Ingredients:
  • 2 oz AVIV 613 Vodka
  • 1 oz apple cider
  • 1/2 oz honey syrup (equal parts honey and water)
  • 1/2 oz lemon juice
  • Garnish: Apple slice dipped in honey

Instructions:
Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with the honey-dipped apple slice for a sweet new year.

2. Pomegranate Sparkler

Symbolizing abundance and prosperity, pomegranates are central to Rosh Hashanah traditions.

• Ingredients:
  • 1.5 oz AVIV 613 Vodka
  • 1 oz pomegranate juice
  • 1/2 oz St-Germain (elderflower liqueur)
  • Top with sparkling water
  • Garnish: Pomegranate seeds

Instructions:
Shake vodka, pomegranate juice, and St-Germain with ice. Strain into a glass with ice, top with sparkling water, and garnish with pomegranate seeds.

3. Fig & Date Old Fashioned

Reflecting the deep symbolism of figs and dates in the Holy Land, this drink brings a rich, warm twist to a classic cocktail.

• Ingredients:
  • 2 oz AVIV 613 Vodka
  • 1/2 oz fig syrup
  • 1 dash bitters
  • 1 slice of orange
  • Garnish: Dried fig and date

Instructions:
Muddle the orange slice and fig syrup in a glass, then add the vodka and bitters. Stir well with ice and garnish with a dried fig and date.

4. Honey Ginger Collins

With honey for sweetness and ginger for a refreshing bite, this cocktail is a lively toast to the new year.

• Ingredients:
  • 2 oz AVIV 613 Vodka
  • 1 oz honey syrup
  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 2 slices fresh ginger
  • Top with soda water
  • Garnish: Lemon wheel and ginger slice

Instructions:
Muddle the ginger slices in a shaker with honey syrup and lemon juice. Add vodka and ice, shake, and strain into a tall glass over ice. Top with soda water and garnish.

5. Cinnamon Pear Mule

A nod to the autumn harvest with warming spices and pears, reflecting the seasonal and spiritual renewal Rosh Hashanah celebrates.

• Ingredients:
  • 2 oz AVIV 613 Vodka
  • 1 oz pear juice
  • 1/2 oz cinnamon syrup
  • Top with ginger beer
  • Garnish: Cinnamon stick and pear slice

Instructions:
In a mule cup or highball glass, combine vodka, pear juice, and cinnamon syrup. Stir with ice and top with ginger beer. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and pear slice.

Each of these cocktails, made with AVIV 613 Vodka, pairs traditional Rosh Hashanah flavors with the elegance and depth of a spirit sourced from the Holy Land. These drinks enhance any celebration, promoting reflection and the joy of toasting to a sweet, prosperous year​​​.

Here is a series of thoughtful toasts that reflect the meaning of Rosh Hashanah and bring blessings, gratitude, and love to your family and loved ones:

“L’Chaim to a Sweet New Year”

Meaning: A toast to life, love, and happiness. “May the coming year be filled with sweet moments, just like the honey we dip our apples in. L’Chaim to good health, love, and joy in our lives, and may we always find sweetness even in life’s challenges.”

“To New Beginnings and Fresh Starts”

Meaning: Embracing renewal and growth. “As we welcome the New Year, we celebrate the gift of renewal and the opportunity to become the best version of ourselves. May this Rosh Hashanah inspire us to grow in kindness, wisdom, and love, and to embrace new opportunities with open hearts.”

“To Family, Unity, and Togetherness”

Meaning: Celebrating the strength and love of family. “On this Rosh Hashanah, we raise our glasses to the gift of family. May we continue to support and cherish one another, growing closer with each passing year. Together, may we find strength, love, and unity in every moment.”

“To Gratitude for the Past and Hope for the Future”

Meaning: Reflecting on the past and looking forward with optimism. “We honor the experiences and lessons of the past year with gratitude. As we step into the New Year, may hope fill our hearts, and may we create a future filled with peace, fulfillment, and meaningful moments.”

“To Abundance and Prosperity”

Meaning: A toast to abundance in all its forms. “With the pomegranate as our symbol of prosperity, may this New Year bring abundance to our lives—not just in wealth, but in love, friendships, and the richness of meaningful experiences. May our blessings multiply, as plentiful as the seeds of the pomegranate.”

Each of these toasts adds depth to your Rosh Hashanah celebrations, reflecting the holiday’s themes of renewal, gratitude, family, and hope for the future. By incorporating these toasts, you can create meaningful moments that unite your family and loved ones in celebration.