Sprigs of rosemary, and a bit of spruce or cedar do wonders to kick up the festive flavour in holiday cocktails.
Spot Them
Pines have little bunches of long, thin needles. Bushy branches with single needles that roll between fingertips are likely spruce; fir needles are flat. Cedar fronds are flat and scaly.
Get Them
Snip evergreen twigs from your own trees, but choose branches above pet height! Or buy boughs at tree lots, flower shops or grocery and hardware stores over the holidays.
Prep Them
Dip branches in lightly soapy water to remove dust and dirt; rinse, and shake and air-dry. Remove brown needles or fronds. Split the bottom few centimetres of stems and place in water.