CHRISTMAS COCKTAIL!

December 14, 2020 10:02 am Published by

I was looking for a festive drink to sip this weekend…that wasn’t Rum and Egg Nog.

I found this, I still have a ton of Rosemary  (and Kale!) in the Garden so it was perfect!!

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE SIMPLE SYRUP

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large rosemary sprigs
  • peel from 2 clementines

FOR THE COCKTAILS

  • 1 small clementine, quartered (use ½ if large)
  • ice
  • 2 parts vodka
  • 1–2 parts simple syrup, to taste
  • 3 parts 100% unsweetened cranberry juice (NOT cranberry cocktail)
  • club soda or dry sparkling wine for topping
  • fresh cranberries and rosemary sprigs for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

MAKE THE SIMPLE SYRUP

  1. Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and bring up to a simmer (but do not boil). Once the sugar has completely dissolved, turn off the heat and let steep for at least one hour. Strain, then store in a jar or squeeze bottle and chill until needed.

MAKE THE COCKTAIL

  1. Muddle the clementine in the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Add ice, vodka, simple syrup, and cranberry juice, then give it a good shake. Strain into a glass filled with ice, then top with club soda or sparkling wine. Garnish with a rosemary sprig and a few fresh cranberries.

 

 

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This post was written by Sarah Woodley