Cranberry Cocktail Mixer

(33)
mla101408_30_1205_cranberry_cocktail_mixer.jpg
Photo: Dasha Wright
Yield:
6 drinks

This sweet, tart mixer is perfect for any festive occasion.

Ingredients

  • Finely grated zest of 1 orange

  • Finely grated zest of 1 lime

  • ½ cup sugar

  • 2 ½ cups cranberry juice

Directions

  1. Bring zests, sugar, and 1/2 cup water to a boil, stirring. Reduce heat; stir until sugar has dissolved. Let cool. Put juice into a large container; stir in zest mixture. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour or overnight. Strain; pour into an airtight bottle.

Cook's Notes

Mixer can be refrigerated up to 1 week. For each drink, combine 4 ounces of mixer with 2 ounces of vodka in a cocktail shaker with ice; strain into a chilled martini glass.

Related Articles