Holiday Citrus Spritzer

Like a spark of summer in the depths of winter, seasonal citrus is back at Oliver’s! We’ve got all your favorite citrus (and some you may have never seen before) back in stock, and we’re so excited about it, we’ve cut the prices so you can enjoy delicious fruit at a cost to match. Enjoy them as a fresh and healthy snack or use them in a variety of goodies, like this sparkling Holiday Citrus Spritzer! Made with Owari Satsuma Mandarins from Tri-L Ranch ($1.99/lb) and Clementine Vodka ($34.99/ea) from Hanson’s of Sonoma, this easy cocktail is sale two-fer. Sip this cocktail as a brunch alternative to the standard mimosa, or make them the star of any holiday cocktail hour!

*Produce price good through 12/8/20; spirits price good through 1/4/21.

  • Serves: 1 Cocktail
  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. Hanson’s of Sonoma Clementine Vodka
  • 2 Owari Satsumas, juiced
  • 1 oz. Rosemary Simple Syrup
  • Ginger Beer (to top)
  • Orange Slices (for garnish)
  • Ice
  • 4 sprigs Fresh Rosemary, washed
  • 2 c. Granulated Sugar
  • 2 c. Water

Instructions

  1. To make simple syrup, heat sugar, water, and rosemary sprigs on medium-high, stirring until sugar dissolves. Lower heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from heat, and allow rosemary to steep in syrup for about 1 hour. Strain syrup into a resealable jar, and chill until cold.

  2. Add blood orange vodka, syrup, and juice to a cocktail shaker over ice, and shake vigorously until outside of shaker is frosted. Strain into a wine or Collins glass over ice; top with ginger beer. Garnish with fresh orange slices.

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