Orange Cranberry Sparkler Rosemary

# 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, sugar, and rosemary in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 7-8 minutes until cranberries burst and sugar dissolves completely.

02 - Remove from heat and gently muddle rosemary to release oils. Allow mixture to cool for 5 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh sieve, pressing solids to extract all liquid. Discard solids.

03 - Fill glasses with ice and add 2-3 tablespoons of cranberry-orange syrup to each glass.

04 - Top each glass with chilled sparkling water and stir gently to combine ingredients.

05 - Garnish each glass with rosemary sprigs, orange slices, and cranberries. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -

It tastes like you spent way more time on it than you actually did.
The rosemary twist makes people pause mid-sip and ask what they're tasting.
Four servings means you can make it for friends without feeling like you're running a juice bar.

02 -

Don't skip the cooling step before straining—hot liquid is nearly impossible to pour through a sieve without mess or splashing.
The syrup can be made a full day ahead, which means you can actually relax when guests arrive instead of cooking while they're standing in your kitchen.

03 -

Prepare your glasses with ice about 10 minutes before serving so the ice stays solid and your drink doesn't get watered down within minutes.
The syrup thickens slightly as it cools, so if you make it ahead, you might need to loosen it with a splash of water before using.

Orange Cranberry Sparkler Rosemary (Printable Version)