Named after my husband’s maternal grandmother who always served cranberry and 7up at gatherings. I never had the chance to meet her but they say she had a larger than life personality and style to match.
This cocktail is perfect for any holiday gathering and the recipe makes enough to serve a crowd.
WHAT MAKES UP THE DIRTY HARRIET
Cranberry Juice & Ginger Beer. Close to the original Harriet beverage but with a little ginger flavor.
Lemon Juice. To brighten it up!
Bourbon. Why we call it dirty.
Brown sugar rosemary syrup. To round it all out.
Festive ice. Because she was extra before that was how people described it.
MAKE AHEAD
You can prepare the brown sugar rosemary simple syrup and festive ice ahead of time. Store the syrup in the fridge until you’re ready to party.
The Dirty Harriet
Ingredients
Cocktail
- 20 oz cranberry juice
- 25 oz bourbon of choice lower proof is preferred
- 20 oz ginger beer
- 5 oz lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 5 oz brown sugar rosemary syrup recipe follows
Festive Ice
- 1 bag fresh cranberries
- 6 sprigs rosemary
- 3 clementines sliced thin
- 12 oz cranberry juice
- water
Brown Sugar Rosemary Syrup
- ½ cup brownsugar
- ½ cup water
- 1 sprig rosemary
Instructions
Brown Sugar Rosemary Syrup
- In a small sauce pan, add the sugar and water. Bring to a soft boil until sugar dissolves. Add the rosemary sprig and let it steep until the syrup returns to room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to party.
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Festive Ice
- Divide fresh cranberries, rosemary sprigs, and orange slices into an ice tray. Cover with equal parts cranberry juice and water until filled. Freeze until solid.
Cocktail
- Mix cranberry juice, bourbon, ginger beer, lemon juice, and brown sugar rosemary simple syrup into a large pitcher. Stir well.
- Pour over festive ice!
Anjouli is a Midwestern farmwife and mom to two little boys. By day she works within the Healthcare industry and by night she’s always trying something new in the kitchen. Follow along to see what she’s feeding her farmers!
