Cranberry & Spice.... A little bit naughty and a little bit nice

Christmas Cheer - Week 1
Spiced Rum and Cranberry Cocktail

Makes 1 pitcher - about 6 drinks


Ingredients:

1 bag fresh or frozen cranberries
1.5 cups water
2 oranges
8 sprigs rosemary
2tbs brown sugar
2 cups ginger beer
6oz. spiced rum
club soda




Directions:

In a medium sauce pan add water, about 3/4 of the bag of cranberries, 2 sprigs of rosemary, sugar and the zest of 1 orange.  Bring to a boil and allow to reduce for about 7 minutes.  Remove from heat, strain and allow to cool in the fridge. 

Add spiced rum, ginger beer and cold cranberry mixture to a pitcher.  Slice the orange and add remaining cranberries.  Allow to marinate in the fridge for 1 hour. 

Top up the pitcher with soda (Optional).  Garnish each glass with a sprig of rosemary and an orange curl. 

Cheers!!! 

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