People indulge just a little bit more when the holidays arrive. That may translate into enjoying an extra meal at a favorite neighborhood restaurant, buying one or two additional gifts to stash under the tree or hosting a gathering with close friends that stretches into the wee hours of the morning.

Some choose to indulge by sipping a cocktail while watching the snowflakes fall. A whiskey sour is a classic that can be given a makeover with some ingredients that are tailor-made for the holiday season.

In this recipe for Rosemary Cranberry Whiskey Sour; courtesy of the editors of American Lifestyle, fragrant and flavorful fruit and herbs blend well with the tartness of the drink. This recipe is also great without the whiskey, as a classy holiday drink. You can make a big batch as a lovely punch - leave some cranberries and rosemary on the side for garnish.

Rosemary Cranberry Whiskey Sour

Makes 4

Rosemary Simple Syrup:

1/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup water

2 tablespoons fresh rosemary

Cocktail:

6 ounces whiskey

3 ounces sour mix

16 ounces cranberry juice

Cranberries, for garnish

Rosemary sprigs, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a small pot over medium heat, whisk together the sugar, water and rosemary. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes,

creating a syrup. Remove from the heat, strain to remove the rosemary, and refrigerate.

2. Fill a shaker with ice, and pour in the whiskey, sour mix, simple syrup, and cranberry juice. Shake, and pour

into ice-filled glasses. Garnish with cranberries and rosemary before serving.