It’s a cranberry time of year when the brilliant burgundy globes garnish plates and glasses galore. This cocktail was inspired by a delicious cranberry syrup made with leftover cranberries from Thanksgiving.
And then the box of citrus came from Florida filled with juicy, plump grapefruits, and well, Capt. “needed” a cocktail after a long day down at the boat and… Now we all have a wonderful recipe to share with friends.
Fresh Sea Breeze
1 1/2 ounces Cold River Vodka
3 ounces fresh grapefruit juice
1 1/2 ounces cranberry syrup (see recipe below)
ice for serving
3 cranberries in syrup as garnish
ice for serving
1 candied grapefruit peel as garnish
Add ice to an old-fashioned glass. Pour vodka and grapefruit juice over the ice and stir. Add the cranberry syrup and let it fall to the bottom of the glass. Garnish with cranberries and lime wheel.
Makes 1 cocktail
Cranberry Syrup
2 cups fresh cranberries
2 cups sugar
3 cups water
Bring all ingredients to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer until the cranberries all “pop” and release their juices. Cool and store in a covered jar in the refrigerator for up to one month.
Makes 4 cups
Annie
Cranberry merriment
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