Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (200g) fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 cup (240ml) filtered water
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 3 star anise pods
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cups (480ml) sparkling apple cider
  • 1 cup (240ml) extra-bubbly club soda
  • 2-inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
  • 4 fresh rosemary sprigs
  • 12 sugared cranberries
  • 4 orange zest twists

Instructions:

  1. Combine cranberries, water, sugar, cinnamon sticks, and star anise in a small heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat until cranberries burst and liquid thickens. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes until cranberries burst and liquid thickens. Remove from heat and stir in apple cider vinegar.
  2. Add the sliced ginger and one rosemary sprig to the hot syrup. Steep for 15 minutes to extract botanical oils. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean jar, pressing the solids to extract all liquid. Chill before use.
  3. Fill four highball glasses with large, clear ice cubes. Pour 2 ounces (60ml) of the chilled cranberry reduction into each glass.
  4. Gently layer the sparkling apple cider and club soda over the cranberry base. Garnish with a rosemary sprig, sugared cranberries, and an orange zest twist before serving.