Here's a sweet and colorful cocktail perfect for fall and winter. Surprise your guests with this mixed drink made from fresh cranberries.
Recipe courtesy of the Culinary Institute of America.
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup fresh cranberries (approximately 8)
- 1 1/2 ounces vodka or bourbon
- 5 fresh mint leaves
- 1 lime wedge (lime cut into 6 pieces)
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 5 ounces ginger ale
Preparation:
Place cranberries, mint, lime, and sugar in a cocktail shaker. Using a muddling stick (or the back of a tablespoon), muddle the mixture until the cranberries are slightly crushed and the mint is bruised. Add ice and shake for approximately 10 seconds.
Place the mixture into a rocks glass with ice and add ginger ale. You can add fresh mint leaves as a garnish.
