Orange Cranberry Sparkler Rosemary (Print Version)

A bright blend of cranberries, orange, and rosemary with sparkling water for a lively drink.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit & Juice

01 - 1 cup fresh cranberries
02 - 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
03 - 1 tablespoon orange zest

→ Sweetener

04 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar

→ Herbs

05 - 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, plus extra for garnish

→ Sparkling Base

06 - 3 cups chilled sparkling water or club soda

→ Garnish

07 - Orange slices
08 - Additional fresh cranberries

# Directions:

01 - In a small saucepan, combine cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, sugar, and rosemary. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for 7-8 minutes until cranberries burst and sugar completely dissolves.
02 - Remove from heat. Gently muddle rosemary sprigs, then allow the mixture to cool for 5 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh sieve, pressing firmly to extract all liquid. Discard solids.
03 - Fill glasses with ice. Add 2-3 tablespoons of the cooled cranberry-orange syrup to each glass.
04 - Top each glass with chilled sparkling water. Stir gently to combine ingredients.
05 - Garnish each glass with a fresh rosemary sprig, orange slice, and handful of cranberries. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to make in just 20 minutes
  • Naturally vegan and gluten-free, suitable for all guests
  • Gorgeous presentation with vibrant colors and elegant garnishes
  • Perfect balance of tart, sweet, and herbaceous flavors
  • Easily adaptable to a cocktail by adding spirits
02 -
  • Use a muddler to gently bruise the rosemary sprigs after simmering to release maximum flavor
  • Chill your sparkling water thoroughly before assembling to keep drinks refreshingly cold
  • Press the cranberry mixture firmly through the sieve to extract every drop of flavorful syrup
  • Add garnishes just before serving to maintain their fresh appearance
  • For large gatherings, multiply the syrup recipe and keep it chilled in a pitcher for easy serving
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