Christmas Cranberry Cocktail
A tangy, ruby-red festive beverage that brings a sweet-tart sparkle to your Holiday party table—easy to mix, endlessly adaptable, and perfect for sipping by the fireside.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cranberry juice
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup triple sec or orange liqueur
- 1 cup vodka
- 1/2 cup simple syrup
- 2 cups sparkling water or club soda
- ice cubes
- Fresh rosemary sprigs
- whole cranberries for garnish
- Optional sugar or coarse sea salt for rimming
Instructions
- Pop six coupe or highball glasses in the fridge at least 10 minutes before you start—cold glass means less dilution.
- Run a lime wedge around each rim, then dip in sugar or a mix of sugar and finely crushed pink peppercorns for a gentle kick.
- In a large pitcher or cocktail shaker, combine cranberry juice, orange juice, triple sec, vodka, and simple syrup. Shake or stir gently until well blended.
- Half-fill each chilled glass with ice cubes and divide the mixture evenly. Top with sparkling water or club soda, pouring slowly so you keep the bubbles.
- Tuck in a rosemary sprig and drop in a few whole cranberries—this makes it look like a snow-dusted ornament.
- Give each glass a gentle swirl; you’ll smell the citrus-herb aroma before you taste that first sweet-tart sip.
Notes
Use unsweetened cranberry juice to control sugar levels. Fresh oranges give better flavor than bottled OJ. If you’d like a Festive spritzer, choose prosecco instead of sparkling water.
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