Cranberry Citrus Cocktail Mix (Printable View)
A refreshing blend of cranberry and citrus flavors elevated with vodka for any occasion.
# Ingredient List:
→ Spirits
01 - 1.5 fl oz vodka
→ Juices
02 - 3 fl oz cranberry juice (unsweetened or sweetened to taste)
03 - 0.5 fl oz fresh lime juice
→ Other
04 - 0.33 fl oz simple syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
→ Garnish
05 - Lime wedge or wheel
06 - Fresh cranberries (optional)
# How to Prepare:
01 - Fill a cocktail shaker with ice to chill ingredients evenly.
02 - Add 1.5 fl oz vodka, 3 fl oz cranberry juice, 0.5 fl oz fresh lime juice, and 0.33 fl oz simple syrup if desired into the shaker.
03 - Vigorously shake the mixture for approximately 10 seconds until well chilled.
04 - Strain the liquid into a chilled cocktail glass or pour over fresh ice in a rocks glass.
05 - Add a lime wedge and a few fresh cranberries to garnish as preferred.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It takes five minutes and tastes like you spent way more effort than you actually did.
- The tart-bright-smooth balance hits different, especially when everyone else is drinking heavy holiday drinks.
- You can batch these for a crowd without turning into a bartender in your own home.
02 -
- Fresh lime juice makes a difference so noticeable that you'll taste it the moment the citrus hits your tongue; bottled juice tastes like a memory of limes instead of the real thing.
- Over-shaking doesn't exist with this drink, so shake until you're sure the ice has done its job and the temperature is right.
- Sweetness is personal, so start conservative with syrup and add more if you want it; you can't take it back once it's in.
03 -
- Always squeeze lime juice fresh; it changes everything about how the drink tastes and feels in your mouth.
- If cranberry juice is hard to find or expensive, a blend of cranberry and pomegranate works if you're honest about it; the tartness carries through.