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Cranberry Smash

By Brett Moore, About.com

Cranberry Smash

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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

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.

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