Evergreen Cranberry Herb Drink (Printable)

A vibrant drink marrying tart cranberry, aromatic herbs, and citrus for a refreshing sip.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup unsweetened cranberry juice
02 - 1 cup sparkling water or club soda
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
04 - 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or agave syrup, to taste

→ Herbs

05 - 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
06 - 5 to 6 fresh mint leaves

→ Garnish

07 - Fresh cranberries (optional)
08 - Lime slices
09 - Extra rosemary sprigs

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a pitcher or large glass, gently muddle the rosemary and mint leaves with the maple syrup to release their aroma.
02 - Add the cranberry juice and fresh lime juice to the mixture. Stir well to blend flavors evenly.
03 - Fill two glasses with ice and strain the mixture evenly into each glass.
04 - Top each glass with sparkling water or club soda and stir gently to incorporate.
05 - Decorate with fresh cranberries, lime slices, and an additional rosemary sprig as desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like you spent hours perfecting it, but honestly takes ten minutes flat.
  • The herbs make you feel fancy without requiring any special equipment or skills.
  • It's the kind of drink that makes non-drinkers feel included at any celebration.
02 -
  • The rosemary and mint need to be fresh and alive—dried herbs will taste like dusty memories instead of bringing the drink to life.
  • If you muddled too hard and broke the herbs into pieces, strain them out before serving; delicate leaves taste bitter when they're bruised beyond recognition.
03 -
  • Fresh herbs make all the difference—if your rosemary or mint smells faint or looks tired, your drink will too.
  • Don't skip the muddling step; that's where the magic happens and where this drink becomes more than just juice in a glass.

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