Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (200g) fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (240ml) water
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 2 oz (60ml) gin (London Dry)
  • 1 oz (30ml) cranberry rosemary syrup
  • 0.75 oz (22ml) fresh lime juice
  • 4 oz (120ml) chilled club soda or sparkling water
  • Fresh cranberries and rosemary sprigs, for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Combine cranberries, sugar, water, and rosemary sprigs in a small saucepan.
  2. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  3. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, gently crushing cranberries. Let the berries burst and liquid thicken slightly.
  4. Remove from heat and let steep for 15 minutes to infuse rosemary flavor.
  5. Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer into a jar, discarding solids. Let cool completely.
  6. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  7. Add gin, cranberry rosemary syrup, and lime juice to the shaker.
  8. Shake well until the shaker is well-chilled (about 15-20 seconds).
  9. Strain the cocktail into a highball or coupe glass filled with ice.
  10. Top with chilled club soda or sparkling water.
  11. Garnish with fresh cranberries and a rosemary sprig. Serve immediately.