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Blood Orange Rosemary Fizz
Crisp, bubbly, and deeply aromatic, this vibrant cocktail balances botanical flavors with sweet citrus. Muddling fresh rosemary directly into the vodka releases its essential oils, creating a fragrant base that pairs beautifully with tart blood orange soda. It's a striking, ruby-red drink that looks incredibly festive on any table. You'll love how easily it mixes up for weekend brunches or casual evening get-togethers.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary leaves
- ⅓ cup vodka, divided
- 1 to 1¼ cups blood orange soda
Instructions
- 1Place the fresh rosemary leaves and 1 teaspoon of the vodka into a small cup. Muddle them together firmly. The alcohol helps extract the rosemary's essential oils for a stronger botanical flavor.
- 2Pour in the remaining 5 tablespoons of vodka and swirl the mixture well to combine.
- 3Strain the infused vodka evenly into ice-filled glasses. Top with the blood orange soda, gently stirring once to mix.
- 4Garnish with fresh blood orange slices and rosemary sprigs.
Notes
- Make ahead: You can muddle the rosemary and vodka up to an hour in advance to let the herbal flavors intensify.
- Swap: If you can't find blood orange soda, use regular orange soda with a splash of cranberry juice for that signature red color.
- Tip: Slap the garnish rosemary sprigs against your hand before adding them to the glass. It releases their aroma so you smell the herbs with every sip.
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