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A Winter Cocktail


Vodka based, with clementines, rosemary and lemon

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A Winter Cocktail

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I was searching for an easy winter cocktail that could be made by the pitcher.

I wanted something “wintery,” and refreshing.

Clementines!

A deliciously refreshing winter cocktail containing sweet, juicy clementines, tangy lemon and aromatic rosemary simple syrup. Splash some vodka and enjoy! | The Recipe Wench

 

Through the magic of Pinterest, I came across Two Tarts’ Winter Sun Cocktail.

It was really tasty and had almost everything I was looking for.

Almost.

I set out to up the rosemary factor.

By replacing the triple sec with rosemary simple syrup, I got just the flavor I was hoping for.

I also upped the “vodka factor” while I was at it . . .

Delicious!

To make this by the pitcher, I whipped out my trusty No. 2 pencil and did some math for 10 cocktails —

Vodka (2-1/2 cups); clementine juice (3-1/3 cups); lemon juice (5 ounces); Rosemary simple syrup (1-1/4 cup).

ENJOY! – The Recipe Wench

A Clementine Winter Cocktail

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A Clementine Winter Cocktail
Serves 1
Prep time 5 minutes
Meal type Beverage
Slightly adapted from recipe on Two Tarts

Ingredients

  • 2 Ounces vodka
  • 1/3 Cup fresh squeezed Clementine juice
  • 1/2 Ounce fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 Ounce rosemary simple syrup (recipe follows)
  • sugar and lemon zest (for garnishing the rim of the glass)

Note

Fresh squeezed clementines and rosemary simple syrup in this winter cocktail will grab your attention in the most delicious way!

To make the rosemary simple syrup, heat 1 cup water to just under a boil. Pour into bowl along with a few sprigs rosemary (bruise first). Allow to steep for 10 minutes. Strain water back to the pot and add 1 cup sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring continuously until sugar is dissolved. Allow to cool. This can be stored in fridge up to 1 week.

This simple syrup is also used in the Rosemary-Lemon Martini.

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Directions

Step 1
First, prepare the rosemary simple syrup and allow to cool.

Next, prepare the glasses by adding a few spoonfuls of sugar to a plate and then grating some lemon zest into it. Run a wedge of clementine or lemon around the rim of the glass and place the glass upside down onto the sugared plate. Twist the glass around until the rim is coated in sugar.

Resist the urge to wet the rim of the glass with water -- the citrus juice works much better at keeping the sugar on the rim!

Okay -- hard part is over. Let's throw this cocktail together!

Fill glass with ice.
Add vodka, clementine and lemon juices, and rosemary simple syrup.
Garnish with sprig of rosemary.

Sit back and admire this beauty before sipping! Great job!

Clementines, lemon, rosemary and vodka. A refreshingly delicious cocktail to enjoy this winter! | The Recipe Wench

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  • Carrie
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    October 20, 2015 at 10:57 PM
    If you prefer syrup that is less sweet, you can use 1/2-3/4 c sugar and the syrup will still be wonderful. I wonder if simple syrup can be frozen?
    • Bridget
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      October 21, 2015 at 7:14 AM
      Thanks Carrie. Good question about freezing simple syrup. I'll have to experiment for myself. From what I've read online, it looks like it can be frozen without affecting the taste. The syrup will freeze "soft" and may become cloudy. (If you modify the recipe to use more water, it's going to freeze more solid.) I'll just close my eyes as I drink my cloudy cocktail -- problem solved! :) I typically make simple syrup in small batches with a 1:1 ratio of sugar to water and find that it really doesn't stick around the house too long.

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