Blood Orange-Rosemary Spritz

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15-20 minutes

Yield: 8 servings

Bright, citrusy, a little herbal, lightly fizzy, this is the kind of holiday spritz that feels festive without being heavy. Blood orange brings the color pop, rosemary adds a savory edge, and prosecco ties it all together with bubbles. It’s simple to assemble but feels like a real “hostess moment.” The base is super versatile and can be repurposed into a million different cocktails, from whiskey sours to margaritas. In this case we’re going the spritz route which is light but festive enough for Christmas morning.

Ingredients: 

Rosemary Simple Syrup

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 cup water

• 4 rosemary sprigs

For the Base:

• 2 cups fresh blood orange juice (about 6-8 oranges)

• 1 cup orange liqueur 

• ½ cup rosemary simple syrup (recipe below)

For Assembly:

• 1 bottle (750 ml) prosecco, chilled

• 1 cup soda water, chilled

• Ice 

• 2-3 blood oranges, sliced into wheels, for garnish

• Fresh rosemary sprigs, for garnish

Directions: 

Rosemary Simple Syrup:

1. Combine sugar, water, and rosemary in a small pot and bring to a gentle simmer. Turn off heat and steep for 15 minutes. Strain and chill.

For the Base:

1. Combine blood orange juice, orange liqueur, and rosemary simple syrup in a pitcher and chill.

To Serve:

1. Fill a wine glass halfway with ice cubes. Add 3oz chilled base, then top with 3oz Prosecco and ½-1oz soda water. Garnish with a blood orange wheel and a rosemary sprig.