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CITRUS ROSEMARY SPRITZ WITH MANCHEGO SLICES

Posted: December 22, 2018 by lena gladstone | Updated: December 23, 2018

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These Citrus Rosemary Spritz are perfect for brunch or a holiday party. Prosecco, citrus and rosemary simple syrup combined in this bubbly cocktail. 

These Citrus Rosemary Spritz are perfect for brunch or a holiday party. Prosecco, citrus and rosemary simple syrup combined in this bubbly cocktail. #cocktail #citruscocktail #holiday #drink #appetizer

Absolutely delicious cocktail with sweet, sour and herbaceous flavors. Perfectly paired with Manchego Slices. My new go to cocktails and appetizer pairing for the holidays when I’m craving citrus.

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These Citrus Rosemary Spritz are perfect for brunch or a holiday party. Prosecco, citrus and rosemary simple syrup combined in this bubbly cocktail.  #cocktail #citruscocktail #holiday #drink #appetizer

I’ve partnered with Corks and Cheers to share some easy and tasty cocktail recipes including Ogio Prosecco and 7UP for your holiday parties.

These Citrus Rosemary Spritz are perfect for brunch or a holiday party. Prosecco, citrus and rosemary simple syrup combined in this bubbly cocktail. #cocktail #citruscocktail #holiday #drink #appetizer

I had so much fun playing with flavors to create the cocktail and appetizer pairings for the holidays for you. This delicious Citrus Rosemary Spritz with Manchego Slices is definitely a citrus crowd pleaser. 

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These Citrus Rosemary Spritz are perfect for brunch or a holiday party. Prosecco, citrus and rosemary simple syrup combined in this bubbly cocktail. #cocktail #citruscocktail #holiday #drink #appetizer

Manchego cheese topped with quince paste (also known as Membrillo, thick jelly made of the pulp of the quince fruit). Membrillo can be found at your local Kroger store. The earthy and savory flavor of the cheese paired with the sweet quince paste and almonds for crunch is the perfect bite, plus no cooking required. Cheers to that.

This drink gets sweetness from the blood orange, tartness from grapefruit and lime, light herb flavors from the rosemary simple syrup, and a sparkle party from Prosecco. Don’t skip the citrus wedges in the drink – their bitter skin and pith infuse an extra layer of flavor.

These Citrus Rosemary Spritz are perfect for brunch or a holiday party. Prosecco, citrus and rosemary simple syrup combined in this bubbly cocktail. #cocktail #citruscocktail #holiday #drink #appetizer

If you can’t get your hands on blood oranges, grab some regular oranges, they will work just great for this combo as well. I mean, anything citrus is my favorite in a cocktail. Just makes everything so refreshing and crisp.

With 2018 ending in less than a few weeks, eeek…it’s time for serious reflection and celebration. Let’s be honest, I would rather lean towards celebration then reflection. Because holiday parties. But then the New years hits and we are all freaking out, making to do lists and hitting the gym.

These Citrus Rosemary Spritz are perfect for brunch or a holiday party. Prosecco, citrus and rosemary simple syrup combined in this bubbly cocktail. #cocktail #citruscocktail #holiday #drink #appetizer

So for now, let’s cheers and enjoy the end of another year.

Happy almost New Year!

If you make my CITRUS ROSEMARY SPRITZ WITH MANCHEGO SLICES, please be sure to leave a comment and give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love hearing from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment.

And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to also tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!

Thank you for supporting the brands that I enjoy working with. This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Corks and Cheers. The opinions and text are all mine.

These Citrus Rosemary Spritz are perfect for brunch or a holiday party. Prosecco, citrus and rosemary simple syrup combined in this bubbly cocktail. #cocktail #citruscocktail #holiday #drink #appetizer

CITRUS ROSEMARY SPRITZ

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Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Cook Time: 10 minutes mins
Cooling Time: 15 minutes mins
Total Time: 15 minutes mins
Servings: 4 COCKTAILS
Author: Lena Gladstone
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These Citrus Rosemary Spritz are perfect for brunch or a holiday party. Prosecco, citrus and rosemary simple syrup combined in this bubbly cocktail.

Ingredients

COCKTAIL

  • 2 blood oranges, juiced
  • 1 grapefruit, juiced
  • ½ lime, juiced
  • 8 tbsp rosemary simple syrup (recipe below)
  • ½ bottle cold Ogio Prosecco
  • ice

GARNISH

  • 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1 slice blood orange, cut into ¼
  • 1 slice grapefruit, cut into ¼

ROSEMARY SIMPLE SYRUP

  • 1 cup 7UP
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 6 sprigs fresh rosemary

Instructions

ROSEMARY SIMPLE SYRUP

  • Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan. Cook for about 10 minutes or until fully melted and flavor of rosemary comes through. Let the syrup cool for about 15 minutes, once cools, remove rosemary and use in cocktail. Keep refrigerated for up to a week after.

COCKTAIL

  • Add all ingredients together, stir. String ice and divide into 4 champagne glasses. Garnish with a sprig of fresh rosemary, a ¼ of blood orange and a ¼ of grapefruit.
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: citrus, cocktail, cocktails, drink, holiday

Nutrition

Serving: 0g | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 0mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg
These Citrus Rosemary Spritz are perfect for brunch or a holiday party. Prosecco, citrus and rosemary simple syrup combined in this bubbly cocktail. #cocktail #citruscocktail #holiday #drink #appetizer

MANCHEGO SLICES

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Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Total Time: 5 minutes mins
Servings: 12 SLICES
Author: Lena Gladstone
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The earthy and savory flavor of the cheese paired with the sweet quince paste and almonds for crunch is the perfect bite

Ingredients

  • 12 slices manchego cheese
  • 12 slices quince paste, also called membrillo
  • 24 toasted almonds, unsalted

Instructions

  • Slice manchego cheese in ¼” thick slices. Slice membrillo into ¼ “ thick slices, add on top of cheese. Place 2 almonds per slice of cheese. Enjoy with cocktails.
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Spanish
Keyword: appetizer, cheese, finger food, happy hour, holiday, party food

Nutrition

Serving: 0g | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 0mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg

Happy Holidays friends!

Sending you Peace, Love and Joy!

Lena

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