Cran-Christmas Spritz

Cocktails
Written By Montana Rae

Easy, festive, and delicious! That’s exactly what I’m looking for in a cocktail to please a crowd this Christmas. The combination of your favorite gin, cranberry juice, fresh squeezed lemon juice, frozen cranberries, rosemary, and sparkling wine is holiday perfection your guests are sure to love.

I served this as a welcome bevy for a private event on Friday night and let’s just say it was an icebreaker!

Instructions:

  • 1.5 oz gin

  • .75 oz cranberry juice

  • .5 oz lemon juice

  • Pour over ice, add frozen cranberries and a sprig of rosemary, and top with sparkling wine

Spend your time interacting with friends and family rather than buried in a cocktail shaker this Christmas!

Would you try it?! Let me know in the comments below! Cheers, Montana

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