A festive, refreshing smash, the Cranberry Rosemary Gin Smash combines tart fresh cranberries, herbal rosemary syrup, and crisp gin, finished with bubbly soda water. Bright, lightly herbal, and perfectly seasonal, it’s an easy holiday cocktail that still feels light and drinkable.
In a shaker, muddle the fresh cranberries with rosemary syrup.
Add gin, cranberry juice, lemon juice, and ice.
Shake until chilled.
Strain into a highball glass filled with ice.
Top with soda water.
Garnish with candied rosemary, spun sugar, a fresh rosemary sprig, or skewered cranberries.
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Notes
Add a Twist
For a slightly bitter, more complex version, add a splash of Aperol. It deepens the cranberry flavor and adds a subtle orange-citrus edge to the drink.
Mocktail Version
Skip the gin
Add an extra splash of soda water
Keep everything else the same
Still garnish with rosemary—the aroma makes a big difference!