Cranberry Rosemary Whiskey Fizz Cocktail

If you’re looking for a winter cocktail that feels festive without leaning too hard into holiday kitsch, this Cranberry Rosemary Whiskey Fizz is the one to make.

It’s bright, aromatic, and just cozy enough thanks to a fragrant rosemary simple syrup that pairs beautifully with smooth whiskey. The cranberry adds color and a little tartness, while the sugared cranberries and rosemary sprig make it look effortlessly fancy. This is the kind of drink that seems far more complicated than it actually is.

A crisp, cozy winter cocktail made with whiskey, cranberry juice, and a fragrant rosemary simple syrup. It’s festive enough for Christmas but elegant enough to serve all winter long — no holiday theme required.

Why You’ll Love This Cocktail

• Only a handful of ingredients

• Light, bright, and not overly sweet

• Gorgeous presentation with sugared cranberries

• Rosemary simple syrup keeps for a week

• Perfect for Christmas, New Year’s, or any cold-weather gathering

Greta

Cranberry Rosemary Whiskey Fizz Cocktail

A cozy winter cocktail made with whiskey, cranberry juice, and rosemary simple syrup. This Cranberry Rosemary Whiskey Fizz is festive enough for Christmas and perfect all season long.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Steep Time 20 minutes mins

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the Rosemary Simple Syrup

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 –3 sprigs fresh rosemary

For the Cocktail

• 1 shot whiskey 1.5 oz
• 1 tablespoon rosemary simple syrup
• Cranberry juice to top
• 1 cinnamon stick use half in shaker, optional garnish with the other half

For the Garnish

• Fresh cranberries
• Sugar for rolling
• Fresh rosemary sprig

Method

 

Make the Rosemary Simple Syrup

1. Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan.
2. Stir in 1 cup sugar until dissolved.
3. Add fresh rosemary sprigs, remove from heat, and let steep 20 minutes.
4. Strain and refrigerate until ready to use.
5. Keeps for 1 week in the fridge.

Make the Cocktail

1. Place half a cinnamon stick into a shaker.
2. Add 1 shot whiskey, 1 tablespoon rosemary simple syrup, and cranberry juice to taste (usually 3–4 oz).
3. Add ice and shake well.
4. Wet a few cranberries and roll them in sugar to create a frosted “snow” effect.
5. Pour the cocktail into a glass over fresh ice.

Garnish with:

1. a fresh rosemary sprig, sugared cranberries, and a cinnamon stick if desired.
2. Cheers!

Notes

Prepare the rosemary simple syrup up to 7 days in advance. Store in a sealed jar in the refrigerator.

Variations

• Sparkling version: Top with club soda or ginger ale.

• Orange twist: Add a thin slice of orange or a dash of orange bitters.

• Sweeter: Add ½–1 tsp extra simple syrup.

• Dryer: Use unsweetened cranberry juice.

Helpful Tools

• Double-old-fashioned cocktail glasses

• Cocktail shaker

• Jigger

• Fine-mesh strainer (for the syrup)

• Silicone ice molds

• Cocktail picks for garnish

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