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The Christmas Spirit (Literally)
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No. 12 · Naughty, Nice & Slightly Unhinged

The Christmas Spirit (Literally)

Cranberry, vodka and bubbles, with fresh cranberries floating on top like ornaments.

Serves1
GlassLarge wine glass
Difficulty1 of 3
Sweet / Strong2 / 2
CostLow
Make-aheadMake rosemary syrup up to 1 week ahead

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz vodka
  • 1.5 oz cranberry juice
  • 0.5 oz orange liqueur
  • 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
  • 0.25 oz rosemary syrup
  • 2 oz soda water
  • Garnish: a small handful of fresh cranberries, rosemary sprig, thin lime wheel

Build

  1. Fill a large wine glass with ice.
  2. Add vodka, cranberry, orange liqueur, lime and rosemary syrup; stir.
  3. Top with soda.
  4. Drop in the fresh cranberries; they float to the top. Add the rosemary and lime wheel.

Zero-proof twin

2 oz cranberry juice, 0.5 oz lime, 0.25 oz rosemary syrup, 3 oz soda, same garnish.

Batch for 8. 12 oz vodka, 12 oz cranberry, 4 oz orange liqueur, 4 oz lime, 2 oz rosemary syrup in a pitcher; build over ice, top with soda and cranberries.

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