Description
Create festive Thanksgiving cranberry cocktails in just 5 minutes. This recipe balances tart cranberry with bright citrus and a touch of sweetness, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cranberry juice (100% juice)
- 1/2 cup vodka
- 1/4 cup orange liqueur (Cointreau or Triple Sec)
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- Ice cubes
- Fresh cranberries for garnish
- Lime slices for garnish
Instructions
- Combine cranberry juice, vodka, orange liqueur, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice.
- Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain the mixture into chilled glasses.
- Garnish with fresh cranberries and lime slices.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust simple syrup for sweetness or lime juice for tartness to your preference.
- Chill glasses in the freezer for 15 minutes before serving for an extra crisp drink.
- For a sparkling version, top with club soda or prosecco after shaking.
- For a mocktail, omit vodka and orange liqueur, and add ginger ale or sparkling apple cider.
- A rosemary sprig makes a beautiful aromatic garnish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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