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Cranberry Orange Rosemary Spritz

Tart cranberry, juicy orange and aromatic rosemary in a bright sparkling bourbon cocktail.

Cranberry Orange Rosemary Spritz, photographed by Bobbie
The original food picture from Bobbie's recipe card.
Makes 1 drink (or a pitcher for 8) 5 minutes to mix with prepared syrup; syrup requires 10–15 minutes simmering plus coolingBuy ingredients on Amazon Make a shopping list for this
Contains alcoholAdults onlyMake ahead

Contains alcohol — adults only. The printed pitcher uses 8 oz orange juice and 32 oz sparkle, while eight times the single-drink quantities would be 4 oz and 16 oz; the card's separate pitcher recipe is preserved. Heading states 5 minutes total and 0 minutes cook (just mix), apart from preparing the syrup. Pitcher: mix in a large pitcher with ice, adding sparkle just before serving; garnish with orange slices, cranberries and rosemary. Tips: use fresh cranberry juice; steep syrup up to 30 minutes for stronger flavor; cinnamon sugar makes a festive rim; use sparkling water for a lighter drink; lightly bruise rosemary before garnishing. Variations: apple cider instead of orange juice; nutmeg or ginger in the syrup; prosecco and orange liqueur. Mocktail: omit bourbon and use sparkling water with a dash of vanilla extract. Syrup keeps airtight refrigerated up to 2 weeks; cocktail without sparkle can be refrigerated up to 24 hours ahead. Pair with roast turkey/chicken, herb stuffing, charcuterie, Brie with honey, candied pecans, butternut squash, pumpkin appetizers or cranberry desserts.

Ingredients

Cranberry orange syrup (about 1 cup, enough for 8 drinks)

  • 1 cup fresh or 100% cranberry juice (240 ml)
  • ½ cup fresh orange juice (120 ml)
  • ½ cup honey or maple syrup (120 ml)
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 3–4 fresh rosemary sprigs
  • 1 orange peel strip
  • 1 lemon peel strip (optional)

Cocktail (1 drink)

  • 2 oz bourbon (60 ml)
  • 1 oz cranberry orange syrup (30 ml)
  • 2 oz sparkling water or prosecco (60 ml)
  • ½ oz fresh orange juice (15 ml)
  • Ice

Garnish

  • Fresh cranberries
  • Orange slice
  • Rosemary sprig
  • Orange peel twist (optional)
  • Sugared rim (optional)

Pitcher (8 servings, as printed)

  • 16 oz bourbon (480 ml)
  • 8 oz cranberry orange syrup (240 ml)
  • 8 oz fresh orange juice (240 ml)
  • 32 oz sparkling water or prosecco (960 ml)

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Method

  1. 1

    Make the cranberry orange syrup: in a small saucepan, combine cranberry juice, orange juice, honey or maple syrup, cinnamon stick, rosemary sprigs and citrus peels. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10–15 minutes, allowing the flavors to infuse. Remove from heat, let cool and strain into a jar. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

  2. 2

    Prepare the glass (optional): wet the rim of a rocks glass with an orange slice and dip into coarse sugar with a pinch of cinnamon. Fill the glass with ice.

  3. 3

    Make the cocktail: in a cocktail shaker, combine bourbon, cranberry orange syrup and fresh orange juice. Shake well for 10–15 seconds.

  4. 4

    Assemble: strain into the prepared glass with ice. Top with sparkling water or prosecco and gently stir.

  5. 5

    Garnish and enjoy: add fresh cranberries, an orange slice, rosemary sprig and an orange peel twist.

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From Bobbie's “Bobbie's Recipe Card 97”. Written up by Bobbie's Kitchen · Updated 26 October 2026