White Cranberry Cosmo

Tangy white cranberry juice, fragrant homemade rosemary syrup, and just a kiss of fresh orange flavor come together in this holiday-worthy white cranberry cosmo.

The holidays are here and I’ve got the perfect last-minute cocktail for you to add to your entertaining plans this week!

Any cosmopolitan fan is going to fall head-over-heels for this white cranberry version! The white cranberry juice gives it a silky white color that almost looks like snow while still having those classic cosmo flavors you know and love.

Paired with a fragrant orange twist and lots of ruby-red cranberries and we’ve got a holiday stunner on our hands.

The real secret behind what makes these cosmos so festive is a homemade rosemary-scented simple syrup. It provides the perfect herbal background that pairs just gloriously with the orange + cran flavors.

I include make-ahead and pitcher instructions further down in the blog post as well so you can prep these drinks ahead of time if you’re hosting.

This Cosmo features…

• Tangy white cranberry juice and a kiss of orange flavor
• A fragrant homemade rosemary syrup
• Minutes to make and perfect for holiday entertaining

Making the Cosmo

(scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe)

Ingredients You Will Need

• Granulated sugar
• Water
• Rosemary
• White cranberry juice
• Lemon juice
• Vodka
• Orange liqueur
• Cranberries
• Orange twists

Make Ahead Tips

You can easily prep the rosemary syrup ahead of time to make prep speedy for these cocktails later. The rosemary syrup stores well in refrigerator up to 1 week.

Tips for a Perfect Cosmo

1. Make a simple syrup – a simple syrup is a 1:1 ratio of sugar and water. In this recipe we’re going to be using fresh rosemary to flavor the syrup. Simmer the syrup on the stovetop until sugar is dissolved.
2. Steep syrup – once the sugar is dissolved, remove the pan from heat and allow the syrup to steep offheat for 20 minutes to infuse it with the fresh rosemary flavor.
3. Shake cocktail – you can use a cocktail shaker or a mason jar with a lid for this part. Shaking the cosmo will quickly chill it and add a lovely layer of foam on top.
4. Use garnishes – orange twists and rosemary sprigs will add a lovely aromatic scent to the cosmo while cranberries give it a festive pop of color.

Recipe Variations

Try these ideas for a different twist on this cocktail.

• Use another juice – try white grape juice or regular cranberry juice.
• Try a different herb – use fresh thyme sprigs or sage in place of the rosemary.
• Garnish with another fruit – try fresh raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries.
• Use regular simple syrup – skip the rosemary simple syrup to speed along prep for these cocktails.

Pitcher Instructions

You can easily double or triple this recipe to serve a crowd and mix it up in a pitcher instead of shaking it.

Combine all ingredients including the garnishes in a pitcher and mix in an additional 1/4 cup cold water per 4 servings to account for the melted ice from shaking. Serve cosmo poured over ice.

These cocktails really are like a pure piece of Christmas! The delicate cranberry flavor paired with the citrusy orange and that wonderful background of rosemary flavor are so refreshing together and just taste like the holidays.

Cheers, friends!

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Try these other favorite holiday cocktails next!

• Apple Cider Bourbon Slushies
• Poinsettia Cocktail
• Salted Caramel Espresso Martini