Cranberry Spritz Cocktail

Ingredients

For the Rosemary Simple Syrup:

• 1⁄2 cup water

• Truvia®Stevia Sweetener Packets (24 Packets) or (6T of Truvía® Stevia Sweetener Jar)

• 1 sprig rosemary

Ingredients (for two 10oz servings)

• 12 ice cubes

• 1⁄2 cup (4oz) vodka

• 2 tbsp (1 oz) freshly squeezed lemon juice

• 1⁄4 cup (2 oz) rosemary simple syrup

• 1 1⁄2 cups club soda

• 12 frozen cranberries

• 2 sprigs of rosemary

Directions

To make the rosemary simple syrup:

• 1.  

  Combine the water and Truvia® Stevia Sweetener in a small saucepan set over medium-high heat.

• 2.  

  Bring to a boil while stirring occasionally to dissolve the sweetener.

• 3.  

  Allow the mixture to boil for 1-2 minutes then remove from the heat and drop in the sprig of rosemary.

• 4.  

  Allow the rosemary too steep for about 15-20 minutes.

• 5.  

  Strain simple syrup through sieve into heat safe container, cool to room temperature, cover, and refrigerate.

For cocktails:

• 6.  

  Pour vodka, lemon juice, and rosemary simple syrup into a drink shaker with 6 ice cubes.

• 7.  

  Cover and shake well to blend.

• 8.  

  Divide drink mix between 2 tall glasses with 3 ice cubes, straining the ice from the shaker as you pour.

• 9.  

  Top with club soda (3/4c) and 6 frozen cranberries and a sprig of rosemary.

• 10.  

  Stir with rosemary sprig and enjoy.