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