Festive Cranberry Rosemary Smash
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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
- In a small saucepan, combine rosemary, sugar, and water, heating until the sugar dissolves. Allow the mixture to cool completely before removing the rosemary.
- 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.
- Strain the mixture evenly into a cocktail glass filled with ice.
- Top the cocktail with soda water and serve with additional lime wedges.