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Two Turtledoves Cocktail Recipe

Carey Jones and John McCarthy

Floral and herbal, light and bright. An easy sipper come the holiday season.

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Two Turtledoves Cocktail Recipe

[Photograph: Vicky Wasik]

So bright and easy, you can have two before dinner. The light aperitif wine Lillet joins lemon and rosemary-infused honey for a sprightly and herbaceous combination that's all the more fun when it's topped off with bubbles.

Read more: Find Your Signature Holiday Cocktail With This Be Your Own Bartender Flowchart

  • Yield:Makes 1 drink
  • Active time: 5 minutes
  • Total time:1 hour 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • For the Rosemary Honey:
  • 5 large rosemary sprigs (each about 5 inches)
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) honey
  • For the Cocktail:
  • 2 ounces (60ml) Lillet
  • 1/2 ounce (15ml) lemon juice
  • 1/2 ounce (15ml) Rosemary Honey
  • 1 dash orange bitters
  • 2 ounces (60ml) sparkling wine
  • Rosemary sprig, for garnish

Directions

  1. 1.

    Make the Rosemary Honey: In a heatproof, sealable container, pour 4 ounces (120ml) boiling water over the rosemary. Let steep, covered, for 20 minutes, then stir in honey until dissolved. Continue steeping until completely cool, about 1 hour. Strain before using.

  2. 2.

    Make the Cocktail: Combine all ingredients except sparkling wine and garnishes in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously, then strain into a large wine glass over fresh ice. Top with sparkling wine and stir briefly. Garnish with a rosemary sprig, clapping it between your palms before adding it to the drink.

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