Festive Cranberry Rosemary Smash

This festive Cranberry Rosemary Smash is a delightful holiday beverage that blends the tartness of cranberry with the aromatic touch of rosemary. The homemade rosemary simple syrup adds a hint of herbal sweetness to this cocktail, making it an ideal choice for seasonal celebrations.

Festive Cranberry Rosemary Smash

A delightful holiday cocktail featuring cranberry, rosemary, and a touch of gin, perfect for festive gatherings.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon cranberry sauce
  • 2 ounces gin
  • Soda water
  • Ice
  • Juice of 1 lime (plus extra wedges for serving)

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine rosemary, sugar, and water, heating until the sugar dissolves. Allow the mixture to cool completely before removing the rosemary.
  2. Muddle the cranberry sauce in a cocktail shaker, then add in the gin, 1 tablespoon of the rosemary simple syrup, and lime juice. Shake to combine.
  3. Strain the mixture evenly into a cocktail glass filled with ice.
  4. Top the cocktail with soda water and serve with additional lime wedges.