Every year I enjoy creating a special drink for our family celebrations. The bar is set with all the ingredients and instructions. As soon as my family arrives they are served a cocktail and the party begins. With the restrictions being put in place to keep celebrations small, I will be creating a cocktail kit and hand deliver to my family. Luckily they live close so delivering their kits will be easy and a wonderful way for us to raise a glass to our family and all that we are grateful for this year.

What makes this drink even more delicious is that I will be serving my immediate family in mu Grandmothers beautiful coupe glasses. Pour the drink, add the garnish and raise a glass to our bright future.

INGREDIENTS

2 ounces bourbon

2 ounces 100% cranberry juice, not from concentrate

1/2 ounce rosemary sage simple syrup

Splash of freshly squeezed lemon juice

Ice

1 cup water

1 cup sugar

Fresh rosemary and sage sprigs

DIRECTIONS

Rosemary Sage Simple Syrup:

1. Add sugar and water to a medium saucepan, bring to boil, stir until sugar is dissolved, add in 2 each rosemary and sage sprigs. Remove from heat and allow herbs to steep and mixture to cool. Store in glass jar in refrigerator for up to one month.

Cocktail:

1. Add ice to cocktail shaker, add in bourbon, cranberry juice, prepared simple syrup and splash of lemon juice. Shake and strain into glass.

2. Garnish with small rosemary sprig and sage leaf.

Yield: 1 servings

Need a delicious bite to enjoy with your cocktail? Serve with my Southern Pimento Cheese, crackers and vegetables, add some Pecan Cheese Wafers to your tray for an extra special bite.