Snowy Cranberry Herb Drink (Printable)
Festive cranberry and herb drink with a frosted coconut rim, great for winter celebrations.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Cranberry Base
01 - 1 cup unsweetened cranberry juice
02 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
03 - 1 tablespoon agave syrup or honey
→ Herbs
04 - 4 sprigs fresh rosemary, plus extra for garnish
05 - 4 sprigs fresh mint, plus extra for garnish
→ Snowy Finish
06 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
07 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened finely shredded coconut flakes
08 - 1 lime wedge for rimming glasses
→ For Serving
09 - 1 cup chilled sparkling water
10 - ½ cup ice cubes
11 - Fresh cranberries (optional, for garnish)
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and coconut flakes. Rub lime wedge around rims of two glasses, then dip rims into the sugar-coconut mix to create a frosted effect.
02 - In a cocktail shaker or jar, muddle rosemary and mint sprigs with lime juice and agave syrup until fragrant.
03 - Add cranberry juice and ice cubes to the shaker and shake thoroughly.
04 - Strain the mixture evenly into the prepared glasses with the frosted rims.
05 - Top each glass with chilled sparkling water and stir gently. Garnish with extra rosemary, mint sprigs, and fresh cranberries as desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The way the fresh rosemary and mint blend feels like a secret refreshment just between friends
- Its snowy coconut-sugar rim adds the perfect festive touch that makes every sip special
02 -
- Be sure to muddle the herbs gently, overdoing it can release bitterness rather than bright herbal notes
- Rimming the glass before making the drink means every sip includes a bit of that delightful snowy sweetness
03 -
- Use a gentle muddling technique to avoid breaking herbs too much and releasing bitterness
- The sparkling water added last keeps the fizz alive so pour just before serving