Blood Orange Rosemary Spritz (Mocktail)

Blood orange and rosemary work so well together! Here's a mocktail to get you in the holiday spirit...

Maybe you need a break from booze this holiday season but still want something festive. Here's an absolutely delicious and downright beautiful mocktail to get you in the holiday spirit! We love Blood Orange paired with rosemary because the citrus provides brightness to counter the deeper flavor of the rosemary. The bubbles offer light effervescence which is especially great before or after a big holiday meal! Finally, the smoked rosemary fills the room with a festive scent. Can't beat it!

BLOOD ORANGE ROSEMARY SPRITZ 

2 oz Freshly Squeezed Blood Orange
.5 oz Homemade Rosemary Syrup*
Top with chilled sparkling water - we love Topo Chico or Pellegrino
Garnish with Smoked Rosemary

DIRECTIONS:  Add chilled blood orange juice and rosemary syrup to a champagne flute. Top with your favorite sparkling water and garnish with a smoked rosemary sprig.

*Homemade Rosemary Syrup - Combine 1 cup sugar with 1 cup filtered water and a handful of fresh rosemary. Bring to a low boul and stir until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let steep covered for about an hour. Pour through fine mesh strainer and refrigerate. Will keep for 2-3 weeks! GRAB THIS FUN TOOL OFF AMAZON TO SMOKE YOUR ROSEMARY!