Two Turtledoves Cocktail Recipe

Floral and herbal, light and bright. An easy sipper come the holiday season.

By
Carey Jones and John McCarthy
John McCarthy and Carey Jones are contributing writers at Serious Eats.
Carey Jones and John McCarthy
Writer Carey Jones met her husband, mixologist John McCarthy, in 2012 when she penned an article profiling his cocktail program. They have been collaborating ever since, most notably on their weekly drinks column "Liquor Cabinet Roulette" for Food & Wine, book Be Your Own Bartender (2018), and features for Serious Eats.
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Published December 21, 2018
Two Turtledoves cocktail with rosemary sprig
Photograph: Vicky Wasik

So bright and easy, you can have two before dinner. The light aperitif wine Lillet joins lemon and rosemary-infused honey for a sprightly and herbaceous combination that's all the more fun when it's topped off with bubbles.

Recipe Details

Two Turtledoves Cocktail Recipe

Active 5 mins
Total 85 mins
Serves 1 serving

Ingredients

For the Rosemary Honey:

  • 5 large rosemary sprigs (each about 5 inches)

  • 1/2 cup (120ml) honey

For the Cocktail:

  • 2 ounces (60ml) Lillet

  • 1/2 ounce (15ml) lemon juice

  • 1/2 ounce (15ml) Rosemary Honey

  • 1 dash orange bitters

  • 2 ounces (60ml) sparkling wine

  • Rosemary sprig, for garnish

Directions

  1. For the Rosemary Honey: In a heatproof, sealable container, pour 4 ounces (120ml) boiling water over rosemary. Let steep, covered, for 20 minutes, then stir in honey until dissolved. Continue steeping until completely cool, about 1 hour. Strain before using.

  2. For the Cocktail: Combine all ingredients except sparkling wine and garnishes in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously, then strain into a large wine glass over fresh ice. Top with sparkling wine and stir briefly. Garnish with rosemary sprig, clapping it between your palms before adding it to the drink.

Special Equipment

Cocktail shaker and strainer

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
210Calories
0gFat
27gCarbs
0gProtein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 13mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 27g10%
Dietary Fiber 1g2%
Total Sugars 19g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 3mg15%
Calcium 26mg2%
Iron 1mg4%
Potassium 134mg3%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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