Name: Mistletoe Kiss Cocktail
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 oz. white rum; 1/2 oz. lime juice; 1 oz. cranberry rosemary simple syrup (recipe below); 2 T. fresh cranberries (for garnish); rosemary sprig (for garnish); 2 cups white rum; 1/2 cup lime juice; 1 cup cranberry rosemary simple syrup (recipe below); 1 cup fresh cranberries (for garnish); rosemary sprigs (for garnish); 2 cups cranberries; 2-3 sprigs rosemary; 1 cup water; 3/4 cup sugar

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Kicking off the 12 Drinks of Christmas with a guaranteed favorite! This gorgeous cranberry-garnet cocktail doubles as a beautiful punch bowl and my new favorite party sipper. The star is an easy cranberry-rosemary simple syrup with bright, fresh, herby notes alongside white rum and lime juice.

I’m so excited to start this 12 Drinks of Christmas series! I’m sharing a new drink recipe every Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday from Thanksgiving ’til Christmas. Thursday drinks are family-friendly favorites; the rest of the week is cocktails, mulled wines, sangrias, and all sorts of boozy party goodies to celebrate the season. Cheers!

Just the color of the drink makes a stunning statement on the table, and simple garnishes can take it over the top.

I like to use a mix of whole cranberries and halved cranberries for their pretty clover shapes. Whole rosemary sprigs are the perfect stirrers if the stems are straight-ish enough.

This drink mellows out nicely over time, so don’t be afraid to make it a few hours before the party. If it’s a bit strong for anyone, just pour the drink over seltzer water to tone it down & add some bubbles.

Next up: the richest, creamiest hot chocolate with homemade marshmallows! It might be just the thing to leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve.

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Mistletoe Kiss Cocktail

Mountain Cravings

Gorgeous garnet cocktail starring an easy cranberry-rosemary simple syrup with bright, fresh, herby notes alongside white rum & lime juice.

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Prep Time 5 mins

Total Time 5 mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings 1 drink

Calories 167 kcal

Ingredients

For One Drink

2 oz. white rum
1/2 oz. lime juice
1 oz. cranberry rosemary simple syrup recipe below
2 T. fresh cranberries for garnish
rosemary sprig for garnish

For a Pitcher

2 cups white rum
1/2 cup lime juice
1 cup cranberry rosemary simple syrup recipe below
1 cup fresh cranberries for garnish
rosemary sprigs for garnish

Cranberry Rosemary Simple Syrup

2 cups cranberries
2-3 sprigs rosemary
1 cup water
3/4 cup sugar

Instructions

For One Drink

Shake rum, lime juice, and cranberry rosemary simple syrup with ice.
Strain into a glass over ice. Garnish with fresh cranberries and a sprig of rosemary.

For a Pitcher

Stir rum, lime juice, and cranberry rosemary simple syrup together in a large punch bowl.
Add 1-2 cups ice to chill. Garnish with fresh cranberries and a few sprigs of rosemary.

Cranberry Rosemary Simple Syrup

Add all ingredients to a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Cook until cranberries are soft but haven't burst open, about 10 minutes.
Let cool, then strain through a fine sieve.

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