Festive Cranberry and Rosemary Cocktail

This Cranberry Rosemary Christmas Cocktail is a beautiful and refreshing festive drink that perfectly captures the holiday spirit. Combining tart cranberry juice, a touch of sweetness, and fragrant rosemary, it’s a simple yet elegant way to impress your guests.

Hello, folks! I hope you all are doing well.

But wait a minute. Can you believe it is already December? And there are only three weeks left until the holidays, whether you celebrate Christmas, Chanukah or Kwanza.

And you know that? I have not posted one recipe for a holiday cocktail this season yet! What’s wrong with me?

So, without further ado, let’s raise our glasses!

Why You’ll Love This Cranberry Rosemary Cocktail

• Festive. This cocktail embodies the essence of the holidays – vibrant, aromatic, and visually stunning.
• Simple. Just a few ingredients and minimal prep, yet the result feels elegant and special.
• Versatile. Works beautifully as both an alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage.
• Refreshing. Perfect balance of tart cranberry, herbal rosemary, and gentle sweetness.
• Impressive. Ideal for entertaining – guests will love its flavour and presentation.

Cranberry Rosemary Christmas Cocktail: Flavour Profile

This cocktail is crisp, bright, and lightly herbal. The cranberry provides tangy freshness, while the rosemary adds a piney, aromatic note that feels distinctly festive. The bubbles lift the flavours and create a sparkling, celebratory texture – smooth, balanced, and easy to sip.

Ingredients You’ll Need for This Recipe

Cranberry Syrup

• Cranberries. Fresh or frozen berries lend vibrant colour and tangy flavour.
• Water. Forms the base of the syrup and allows the cranberries to simmer gently.
• Sugar. Balances tartness and creates a glossy, pourable syrup.
  Rosemary sprigs. Infuse the syrup with a subtle herbal fragrance.

Cranberry Rosemary Cocktail

• Cranberry syrup. Sweet-tart base that ties all flavours together; adjust amount to taste.
• Brandy. Adds warmth and rich, festive undertones.
• Triple sec. Brings a bright, citrusy accent and balances the brandy.
• Fresh rosemary and cranberries. For an aromatic, visually striking garnish.
• Ice cubes. Chill and slightly dilute for a balanced sip.
• Fresh lemon (optional). A squeeze adds brightness and enhances freshness.

More Festive Cranberry Cocktails

Looking for more festive cocktail ideas just like cranberry rosemary Christmas cocktail? Be sure to check the recipes below:

• Cranberry Orange Brandy Cocktail
• Cranberry Orange Amaretto Cocktail
• Christmas Sangria (Rosé Wine Cranberry Sangria)
• Cranberry Orange Cocktail

I hope you like this cranberry rosemary Christmas cocktail Cocktail, and you will give it a try soon. If you try it, please let me know in this post or send me an Instagram message or share your photos by adding the hashtag #havocinthekitchen.

Cheers!

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Festive Cranberry and Rosemary Cocktail

Recipe by Ben | Havocinthekitchen

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Course: Christmas, Festive Holiday Drinks, Cocktails

Servings

2

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Syrup

1

hour

Cranberry Rosemary Christmas Cocktail with brandy and triple sec is a fresh, fruity, and luscious cocktail perfect for the festive season!

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Ingredients

• Cranberry Syrup:

• 1 cup (115 gr.) fresh or frozen cranberries

• 1 cup (240 ml.) water

• 3/4 cup (150 gr.) granulated sugar

• few rosemary sprigs

• Cranberry Rosemary Cocktail:

• 1 oz. (30 ml.) or more, to taste cranberry syrup

• 2 oz. (60 ml.) brandy

• 1 oz (30 ml.) triple sec

• fresh rosemary and cranberries for garnish

• ice cubes

• fresh lemon, optional

Directions

• Cranberry Syrup:
• Put the water, sugar, cranberries, and rosemary in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Once boiling, lower heat and let mixture simmer for about 10 minutes until cranberries have burst and mixture has thickened.
• Turn the heat off and let the mixture cool about 10 minutes to infuse further. Strain the syrup into a bowl, pressing down on the cranberries with a wooden spoon or spatula to extract as much juice as possible. Cool completely then refrigerate. Syrup will continue to thicken as it cools.
• Cranberry Rosemary Cocktail:
• In the shaker, combine the cranberry syrup, brandy, triple sec, and ice cubes and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds. Try and adjust the flavour by adding more more alcohol or syrup. If it’s a bit too sweet to your liking, a few squeezes of lemon juice will help. Filter if desired or serve over the ice (serving with ice will make the drink lighter as the ice melts). Garnish as desired and enjoy!