Festive Cranberry Rosemary Smash

This Festive Cranberry Rosemary Smash is a delightful holiday drink featuring the tartness of cranberry sauce and the aromatic essence of homemade rosemary simple syrup. It's a refreshing and easy-to-make cocktail that's perfect for celebrating the holiday season.

Festive Cranberry Rosemary Smash

A delightful holiday cocktail with cranberry sauce, rosemary, and a splash of gin, perfect for festive celebrations.

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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

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