Cranberry Cocktail: Festive, Refreshing & Holiday-Ready
Introduction
This Cranberry Cocktail is the ultimate festive drink for holiday gatherings! Bright, tangy cranberry juice, sweet blood-orange juice, and a touch of vodka come together to create a refreshing and crowd-pleasing cocktail. Perfect for Christmas parties, New Year’s celebrations, or any special occasion, this drink is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Garnished with rosemary, cranberries, or a cinnamon stick, it brings holiday cheer to every glass.
Whether you’re a cocktail novice or an experienced mixologist, this recipe is simple to make yet feels elegant and seasonal. Serve it chilled for a sparkling and flavorful holiday treat.
Ingredients
- 3 ounces cranberry juice cocktail
- 2 ounces blood-orange juice (from 1 large fresh blood-orange)
- 1½ ounces vodka
- ½ ounce simple syrup
- Ice
Optional Garnishes
- Simple syrup, for rimming the glass
- Super fine granulated sugar, for rimming the glass
- Thin slices of blood-orange
- Fresh rosemary sprig
- Cinnamon stick (food grade)
- Fresh cranberries