Cranberry Rosemary Gin Fizz
A tart, herbal gin fizz with cranberry, lemon and rosemary syrup, finished with club soda and sugared rosemary for Christmas and Thanksgiving.
Servings 1 drink
Calories 346kcal
Ingredients
Rosemary simple syrup
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
Cranberry rosemary gin fizz
- 2 ounces London dry gin
- 1 ounce lemon juice
- ¾ ounce rosemary simple syrup
- ¾ ounce cranberry juice
- 3 ounces club soda
- ice
- 3-5 whole cranberries fresh or frozen, for garnish
- 1 sprig sugared rosemary for garnish
Instructions
Rosemary simple syrup
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water. Stir until sugar has dissolved. Do not let boil.½ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup water
- Remove from heat and add the rosemary sprigs. Let rest for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Leave in longer for a stronger flavor. Discard the rosemary.4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- Store in a mason jar for up to 2 weeks.
Cranberry rosemary gin fizz
- Add the gin, lemon juice, rosemary syrup and cranberry juice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until well chilled. You can also stir everything together in the glass.2 ounces London dry gin, 1 ounce lemon juice, ¾ ounce rosemary simple syrup, ¾ ounce cranberry juice
- Fill a highball glass with ice and pour the drink over the ice.ice
- Top with the club soda.3 ounces club soda
- Garnish with fresh or frozen cranberries and a sprig of sugared rosemary.3-5 whole cranberries, 1 sprig sugared rosemary
Notes
Syrup tip: Before adding a fresh rosemary sprig to the syrup, hold it in one palm and clap your other hand on top a few times. Bartenders call this “spanking” the herb. It releases essential oils and makes a more aromatic syrup.
Syrup storage: Keep the rosemary simple syrup in a mason jar for up to two weeks.
Cranberry juice: 100% cranberry juice tastes a little purer. Cranberry juice cocktail gives a more brilliant color when presentation matters.
Sugared rosemary: Choose a sturdy sprig and dip it in simple syrup. Let the excess drip off, then let it sit for 30 minutes or more until sticky. Wipe off any excess liquid and roll the sprig in sugar.
Nutrition
Serving: 7.5ounces | Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 311mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 223IU | Vitamin C: 56mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg
