Cranberry Vodka
Cranberry Vodka cocktail is a great party drink for fall and winter holidays. A sweet mixed drink with citrus and cranberry flavors. Easy to mix up by the glass or in a pitcher for parties.
Servings: 2 cocktails
Calories: 757kcal
Ingredients
For the Cranberry Simple Syrup
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 cup water
- 3/4 cup sugar
For the Cranberry Vodka Cocktails
- 8 ounces cranberry simple syrup or cranberry juice
- 4 ounces vodka
- 4 ounces triple sec orange liqueur
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- ice
- fresh cranberries and lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- For the Cranberry Simple Syrup: Add cranberries, water and sugar to a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Stir often to break up cranberries.
- Remove from heat and cool slightly. Speed up cooling by placing in the freezer for 5 - 10 minutes.
- Strain cranberries and reserve for another use or discard.
- Pour cranberry simple syrup into a covered container and refrigerate until ready to use.
- For the Cranberry Vodka: Mix cranberry simple syrup, vodka, triple sec and lemon juice together.
- Fill 2 glasses with ice and pour Cranberry Vodka over ice.
- Garnish with lemon slices and fresh cranberries if desired.
Notes
To make a large batch, double recipe as needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 757kcal | Carbohydrates: 130g | Protein: 2g | Sodium: 13mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 113g