Festive Rosemary Cranberry Smash

This Festive Rosemary Cranberry Smash is a delightful holiday libation crafted with the zesty flavors of cranberry sauce and a homemade rosemary-infused simple syrup. It's a refreshingly vibrant and easy-to-make cocktail that's perfect for spreading holiday cheer.

Festive Rosemary Cranberry Smash

A refreshing holiday cocktail featuring cranberry sauce, homemade rosemary syrup, and a splash of gin, finished with a fizzy soda water twist.

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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. Heat until the sugar dissolves. Let it cool completely, then remove the rosemary.
  2. Muddle cranberry sauce in a cocktail shaker.
  3. Add gin, 1 tablespoon of the rosemary simple syrup, and lime juice to the shaker and shake well to combine.
  4. Strain the mixture evenly into a cocktail glass filled with ice.
  5. Top with soda water and garnish with lime wedges.
  6. Serve and enjoy!