Red Wine, Blackberry & Ginger Pitcher Cocktail

Red Wine, Blackberry & Ginger Pitcher Cocktail

Serves 8 to 12

For the mixed berry ice cubes:
2 to 3 berries per ice cube, depending on size of your mold
Water for the ice molds
For the cocktail:
24 ounces fruity or even sweet red wine
12 ounces citrus vodka
24 ounces pomegranate juice
3 ounces blackberry liqueur
Ice
18 to 24 ounces ginger beer, to taste
Fresh mixed berries, for skewers
Fresh mixed berry ice cubes, for garnish
In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine the red wine, citrus vodka, pomegranate juice, and blackberry liquor. Stir until incorporated and chill in the refrigerator until you're ready to enjoy. You can make this portion of the cocktail a day ahead and store it in the refrigerator; just give the mixture a good stir before serving.
For the cocktail: When you're ready to serve the cocktail, fill your pitcher or punch bowl with regular ice and the mixed berry ice cubes and add the chilled cocktail mixture. Quickly top with the ginger beer, taste for balance, and give the mixture a gentle stir. Prep individual cocktail glasses with ice; add the finished red wine, blackberry, and ginger cocktail; and garnish with mixed berry skewers.