Orange-Rosemary Sparkler

Bright, herbal, and bubbly, this Orange-Rosemary Sparkler blends Cara Cara orange juice with homemade rosemary water and a touch of honey for balanced sweetness. Topped with sparkling soda and garnished with fresh rosemary, it’s an elegant drink for any occasion.

Recipe Information

Total Time:

Yield:

8 servings

Ingredients

1½ cups water

4 sprigs fresh rosemary, plus additional for garnish

2 cups fresh squeezed Cara Cara orange juice

½ cup honey

2 (11.15-ounce) cans Sanpellegrino Aranciata Rossa Italian sparkling drink or club soda

Thinly sliced Cara Cara oranges, for garnish

Directions

For rosemary water, combine water and 4 rosemary sprigs in a medium saucepan. Bring to boil over medium heat. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 4 to 6 minutes or until reduced to about 1 cup, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; remove and discard rosemary. Cool for 20 minutes.
In a 9- or 10-cup pitcher, combine cooled rosemary water, 2 cups Cara Cara orange juice and honey. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until chilled.
To serve, add sparkling drink or club soda and ice to pitcher; gently stir to combine. Garnish with orange slices and additional rosemary, if desired.