Spiced Cranberry Gin Fizz Christmas Alcoholic Drinks Sorted

Instructions:

1. Combine cranberries, sugar, water, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise (if using), and ground ginger in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the cranberries have burst and the syrup has thickened slightly.
2. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a jar or container, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids. Let the syrup cool completely in the refrigerator (about 30 minutes).
3. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add gin, lime juice, and Spiced Cranberry Syrup.
4. Shake well until the shaker is very cold (about 15-20 seconds).
5. Strain the mixture evenly into 6 cocktail glasses.
6. Top each glass with chilled sparkling wine.
7. Garnish with fresh cranberries, rosemary sprigs, and lime wedges. Serve immediately.