Cranberry Holiday Cocktail with Vodka
A festive spiced cocktail made with vodka, cranberries and oranges that can be served warm or cold.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 222
Ingredients
- 6 cups cranberry juice
- 1 teaspoon juniper berries
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 star anise
- 1 orange sliced
- 1 cup fresh cranberries plus more for garnish
- 1 cup vodka plus more as needed
- 1½ cups fresh squeezed orange juice
- ¼ cup grenadine or simple syrup, optional
- mint or rosemary for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, add the cranberry juice, Juniper Berries, a cinnamon stick, 2 star anise, half of the orange slices, and 1 cup of fresh cranberries.
- Turn the heat to medium, high and simmer for 10 minutes. The cranberries may start to burst - this is normal.
To Serve Cold:
- Add the cranberry mixture to a 2-quart pitcher, through a fine strainer, discard the fruit and spices, and set the juice mixture aside until cooled.
- Pour in the vodka, orange juice, and grenadine, and give it a good mix.
- Chill for 1 to 2 hours and stir before serving. Serve over ice in a glass garnished with the remaining oranges slices, a cinnamon stick, and herbs.
To Serve Warm:
- Strain the warm mixture through a fine strainer into a large bowl and return to the pot over low heat. Pour in the vodka, orange juice, and grenadine, and give it a good mix.
- Ladel into mugs garnished with fruit, spices and herbs. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 222 | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 287mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 225IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg