Cran-Rosemary Sparkler

Entertaining wouldn't be the same without a fun  cocktail! I created this drink last year and it’s always been a hit. To me, it’s great any time of year, but the flavors of the rosemary and cranberry compliment autumn and winter perfectly. It’s a great welcome cocktail for a holiday party or date night. You can make the drink in advance and fill your glasses with the cranberry base. Once your guests arrive, simply top each drink with champagne!

Cran-Rosemary Sparkler

For the cocktail

1 Bottle Cranberry Juice
2 Cups Vodka
1 Cup Rosemary Simple Syrup
4 Bottles of Champagne

Combine cranberry juice, vodka and syrup into a large pitcher.  Keep refrigerated until ready to use. To serve,  fill a champagne glass about half full with the cranberry juice and then top with Champagne. Add desired garnish.

** I recommend making the base of this drink and keeping it in a pitcher so your guests can serve themselves! The proportions listed above should be enough to serve the entire batch. you can adjust accordingly**

RosemarySimple Syrup

1 Cup Water
1 Cup Sugar
Fresh Rosemary Sprigs

Combine water and sugar in a pot and put on medium heat. Once the sugar is partly dissolved put the fresh rosemary sprigs into the mixture. Bring mixture up to a soft simmer and reduce heat to low to allow the rosemary flavor to infuse into the syrup. Let mixture cool after steeping in syrup for 5-10 minutes, depending on the strength you prefer. Strain the rosemary from the syrup and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

**If you're looking to make the recipe per drink use 1/2-1 ounces of vodka and 2 tablespoons of the rosemary simple syrup**