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Cranberry Rosemary Whiskey Fizz cocktail
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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
Steep Time 20 minutes
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.