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Rosemary Cranberry Bourbon Cocktail

Rosemary Cranberry Bourbon Cocktail for Festive Cheer

This Rosemary Cranberry Bourbon Cocktail is a delightful drink, perfect for festive cheer at gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 cocktails
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cranberry Simple Syrup
  • 2 cups frozen cranberries Fresh cranberries can be used for a seasonal twist.
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar Granulated sugar can be a substitute.
  • 1 cup water No substitutions required.
For the Cocktail
  • 8 ounces bourbon Sweet bourbons like Four Roses or Buffalo Trace recommended.
  • 4 ounces cranberry juice Use 100% cranberry juice for best flavor.
  • 4 ounces cranberry simple syrup Store-bought syrup can be used.
  • 4 sprigs fresh rosemary Consider mint as a light alternative.
  • 1 cup extra frozen cranberries Fresh cranberries can also be used for garnish.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Pitcher
  • rocks glasses
  • Fine Mesh Sieve

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of frozen cranberries, 1 cup of packed light brown sugar, and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer for about 10 minutes.
  2. While the cranberry simple syrup cools, prepare four rocks glasses filled with ice to chill.
  3. In a pitcher, combine 8 ounces of bourbon, 4 ounces of cranberry juice, and 4 ounces of cooled cranberry simple syrup. Stir gently.
  4. Remove the ice from the chilled glasses and pour the cocktail mixture over the ice, filling each glass to the rim.
  5. Garnish each cocktail with fresh rosemary sprigs and extra frozen cranberries, then serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktailCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mg

Notes

Make-ahead: The cranberry simple syrup can be made up to a week in advance. Store any leftover syrup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. It can also be frozen in ice cube trays for up to 3 months.

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