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Cranberry Rosemary Winter Solstice Cocktail

Make your holiday a little more magical with this bright, refreshing blend of bourbon, cranberry juice and rosemary simple syrup.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1 cup cranberry juice
  • 2 ounces high-quality bourbon
  • optional: cranberries rolled in sugar for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a small saucepan, whisk sugar and water over medium heat until sugar is completely dissolved.
  • Turn the heat down to low. Whisk in ground cinnamon. Add sprigs of rosemary and allow them to simmer for 5-6 minutes.
  • Strain and pour the syrup into a clean, glass jar. Allow it to cool completely in the refrigerator.
  • Place the syrup and all the remaining ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Divide evenly between to martini or cocktail glasses rimmed with sugar. Garnish with sugared cranberries or sprigs of rosemary.