Cranberry Christmas Cocktail
Ingredients:
2 ounces cranberry juice
1 ounce amaretto liqueur
1 ounce orange juice
Optional: 1 ounce vodka for added strength
Ice cubes
Optional: sugar for rimming the glass
Garnishes: fresh cranberries, orange slices, rosemary sprigs, cinnamon sticks
Directions:
Prepare the Glass Optional:
Rub an orange wedge along the rim of your glass.
Dip the rim into a shallow plate of sugar to create a sugared edge.
Set the prepared glass aside.
Mix the Cocktail:
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
Add cranberry juice, amaretto, orange juice, and vodka if using to the shaker.
Shake well until the mixture is chilled.
Serve:
Fill the prepared glass halfway with ice.
Strain the cocktail mixture into the glass over the ice.
Garnish Optional:
Add fresh cranberries and an orange slice to the drink.
For a festive touch, consider adding a rosemary sprig or a cinnamon stick.
Enjoy:
Serve immediately and enjoy this festive holiday cocktail!
Nutritional Information:
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Kcal: Approximately 142 kcal per serving without vodka
Servings: 1