Christmas Cranberry Cocktail
Treat your guests to a dazzling Christmas Cranberry Cocktail, a refreshingly tangy festive beverage perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened cranberry juice
- 1 cup sparkling water or club soda chilled
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup triple sec or Cointreau skip for mocktail
- 1/4 cup vodka or gin optional for a Cranberry martini vibe
- 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice juice of 1/2 lime
- 1 Tbsp simple syrup or agave nectar adjust to taste
- Handful fresh cranberries for garnish and garnish ice cubes
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary adds festive aroma
- orange slices or twists for garnish
- ice cubes large, to prevent quick dilution
Instructions
- Chill your glasses. Pop them in the freezer for 5 minutes so each sip feels crisp.
- Pour cranberry juice, orange juice, lime juice, and simple syrup into a large pitcher. Stir to combine—watch for that gorgeous pink swirl.
- Add triple sec and vodka (if using) and gently stir a few times to marry the flavors.
- Fill glasses halfway with ice, then pour the cranberry blend until the glass is two-thirds full.
- Top off with chilled sparkling water or club soda; listen for that satisfying fizz.
- Gently stir once to incorporate bubbles—don’t overdo it or you’ll lose fizz.
- Garnish each glass with fresh cranberries, a rosemary sprig, and an orange twist. (Pro tip: freeze cranberries on a tray first for icy ice cubes.)
- Serve immediately and enjoy the festive spritzer sparkle.
Notes
My biggest discovery while testing? Balance is everything. For a slightly smoky aroma, swap rosemary sprigs for thyme. Freeze fresh cranberries in ice cube trays for charming garnishes that float like festive jewels.
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