Frosty Sage Berry Fizz
This refreshing and festive Cranberry Holiday Punch is the perfect addition to any holiday gathering. Bursting with the flavors of cranberries, haskap berries, and fresh herbs, this sparkling beverage can be enjoyed as a mocktail or elevated with a splash of gin. The combination of tart and sweet, along with the herbal aroma, makes this punch a delightful choice for entertaining during the holiday season.
Frosty Sage Berry Fizz
A delightful and festive punch featuring cranberries, haskap berries, and fresh herbs, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup frozen cranberries
- 1/4 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 1/2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 3/8 cup plain or lemon sparkling water
- 3/8 cup sparkling apple must
- 1 sage leaf
- 1 rosemary branch
- 1 oz gin (optional)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- In a small pot, bring cranberries, blueberries, sugar, and water to a boil over high heat.
- Simmer the mixture for about 15 minutes until the fruits burst, then crush them with a potato masher.
- Strain the fruit syrup through a sieve and refrigerate it until completely chilled.
- In a large pitcher, combine the chilled fruit syrup with sparkling water and apple must.
- Add crumpled sage leaves to the pitcher and remove them after 5 minutes.
- Pour the punch into glasses filled with ice cubes and garnish with sage leaves, rosemary branches, and a few cranberries. For an alcoholic version, add 1 oz of gin per glass.