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A holiday drink fit for a party

Bring sparkle to your holiday gathering with this festive cocktail that blends cranberry, rosemary and a splash of rum and orange liqueur. This cocktail is ideal for large groups and is easy to prep in batches. The homemade rosemary simple syrup adds fragrant warmth to the tart cranberry flavor.  After the base of cranberry juice, simple syrup, and liquor has chilled in the refrigerator, top it with Champagne for a festive toast to the season.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cranberry juice
  • 1/2 cup rum
  • 1/2 cup orange liqueur
  • 1 bottle Champagne

Simple Syrup

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 4 sprigs of rosemary
  • 1/2 cup water

Directions

  1. To make simple syrup, heat saucepan over medium heat. Add rosemary, sugar and water. 
  2. Simmer until sugar has dissolved.
  3. Remove from heat and let cool. Remove and discard rosemary sprigs. 
  4. Combine cranberry juice, rum, orange liqueur and simple syrup. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  5. Before serving, top with Champagne. 

Cheers!