Cocktail Recipe: Black Friday Breeze
The Black Friday Breeze is a light, invigorating cocktail designed to cleanse your palate after Thanksgiving’s heavy flavors. With its bright cranberry and herbal rosemary notes, it strikes a balance between refreshment and holiday cheer. Whether you’re relaxing at home or strategizing your shopping, this cocktail is your perfect companion!
Black Friday Breeze
Ingredients
- 2 oz rye whiskey (for a bold, spicy kick)
- 1 oz fresh cranberry juice (for a tart, refreshing touch)
- ½ oz rosemary simple syrup (see below for recipe)
- ½ oz fresh lemon juice (to brighten things up)
- Club soda (to top)
- Garnish: Fresh cranberries and a sprig of rosemary
Rosemary Simple Syrup:
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup water
- 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
Simmer all ingredients in a small saucepan until the sugar dissolves. Let cool and strain before use.
Instructions
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- In a shaker, combine rye whiskey, cranberry juice, rosemary simple syrup, and lemon juice. Shake until well-chilled.
- Strain into the glass and top with club soda. Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with a sprig of rosemary and a few fresh cranberries for a festive touch.
