Festive Cranberry Rosemary Smash
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This Festive Cranberry Rosemary Smash Cocktail is a delightful holiday drink that combines the tartness of cranberry with the aromatic essence of rosemary. The homemade rosemary simple syrup adds a touch of herbal sweetness, perfectly complementing the flavors of cranberry sauce and gin. This refreshing and easy-to-make cocktail is ideal for festive gatherings and celebrations.
Festive Cranberry Rosemary Smash
A delightful holiday cocktail with cranberry sauce, gin, and a homemade rosemary simple syrup.
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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 (or vodka)
- Soda water
- Ice
- Juice of 1 lime (plus extra wedges for serving)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine rosemary, sugar, and water. Heat until the sugar dissolves, then let it cool completely before discarding the rosemary.
- Muddle the cranberry sauce in a cocktail shaker.
- Add gin, 1 tablespoon of the rosemary simple syrup, and lime juice to the shaker, and shake to combine.
- Strain the mixture evenly into a cocktail glass filled with ice.
- Top with soda water and serve with extra lime wedges.