Cranberry Smash!
Serves | 2 |
Prep time | 5 minutes |
Meal type | Beverage |
Occasion | Christmas |
Slightly adapted from recipe on | About Food |
A festive cocktail perfect for the holidays! Sweet, colorful and refreshing. Fast and easy to make. Treat your guests to this cheerful, sparkling beverage! It's a perfect way to start a holiday gathering.
Ingredients
- ½ Cup Fresh cranberries
- 4 Ounces Vodka or Bourbon
- 8 Fresh mint leaves
- Juice from ½ of a lime
- 1 Tablespoon Brown sugar
- 10 Ounces Ginger ale
- Ice
Note
Confession: I don't own a cocktail shaker. Until Santa brings me one, I muddle the ingredients in a wide bottom bowl and then scoop it all into a plastic jar with a lid. Fill with ice and shake, shake, shake. It works just fine for me!
Directions
Step 1 | |
In a shaker, muddle the cranberries, mint, lime juice and brown sugar | |
Step 2 | |
Add the vodka or bourbon. | |
Step 3 | |
Fill shaker with ice. Shake mixture until thoroughly chilled. | |
Step 4 | |
Divide mixture into two cocktail glasses. Fill with ginger ale and enjoy! |