WINTER BERRY COCKTAIL
RECIPE TYPE
Beverage, Holiday
SERVES
16
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 5 min
Steep Time: 2 hr
Ingredients
Berry Ice Cubes:
2 cups frozen Longo’s Berry Blend (approx.)
Fresh Longo’s Organic Rosemary Sprigs
Strips of lemon and/or orange peel (optional)
Water
Rosemary Simple Syrup:
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup water
2 fresh Longo’s Organic Rosemary Sprigs
Cocktail:
Lemon wedges and decorating (coarse) sugar (optional)
1L cranberry cocktail
2L Longo’s Carbonated Spring Water, Natural Lemon Flavour
Directions
Berry Ice Cubes: Divide berries among cells of ice cube tray. Add small sprigs of rosemary and citrus peel, if using. Fill with water and freeze until solid (at least 6 hours).Rosemary Simple Syrup: Heat sugar and water in small saucepan set over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; add rosemary sprigs. Steep for 2 hours or overnight. Remove or strain out rosemary. Makes about 1 cup.To make cocktail: Use a wedge of lemon to wet the rim of each glass; dip rims in decorating sugar, if using. Add 2 Berry Ice Cubes per glass. Add 1 tbsp Rosemary Simple Syrup and 1/4 cup cranberry cocktail per glass. Top up each glass with 1/2 cup lemon carbonated water. Serve immediately.
A Dash of Advice
For an adult version, add 1oz vodka or gin to each glass. Large Batch Punch Variation:Combine simple syrup with 4 cups cranberry cocktail and 2L Longo’s Lemon Carbonated Water in large pitcher or punch bowl. (Recipe doubles easily.) Instead of individual ice cubes, make a decorative ring by freezing berries, herbs and peel in a Bundt pan instead.
