INGREDIENTS
FOR THE SIMPLE SYRUP
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large rosemary sprigs
- peel from 2 clementines
FOR THE COCKTAILS
- 1 small clementine, quartered (use ½ if large)
- ice
- 2 parts vodka
- 1–2 parts simple syrup, to taste
- 3 parts 100% unsweetened cranberry juice (NOT cranberry cocktail)
- club soda or dry sparkling wine for topping
- fresh cranberries and rosemary sprigs for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
MAKE THE SIMPLE SYRUP
- Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and bring up to a simmer (but do not boil). Once the sugar has completely dissolved, turn off the heat and let steep for at least one hour. Strain, then store in a jar or squeeze bottle and chill until needed.
MAKE THE COCKTAIL
- Muddle the clementine in the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Add ice, vodka, simple syrup, and cranberry juice, then give it a good shake. Strain into a glass filled with ice, then top with club soda or sparkling wine. Garnish with a rosemary sprig and a few fresh cranberries.
