Cranberry Orange Sour Thanksgiving Cocktail
Elevate your holiday gatherings with the Cranberry Orange Sour Thanksgiving Cocktail, a refreshing blend of tart cranberries and sweet oranges. This festive drink not only dazzles with its ruby-red hue but also delights your palate with a perfect balance of flavors. Easy to make in just minutes, this cocktail is an ideal accompaniment to your Thanksgiving feast, ensuring memorable moments with family and friends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 2 juicy oranges (zested and juiced)
- 1 cup simple syrup (1 cup sugar + 1 cup water)
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 2 oz vodka
- Soda water (to top off)
Instructions
- Wash cranberries and zest one orange before juicing both.
- Make simple syrup by dissolving sugar in water over low heat; let cool.
- In a shaker filled with ice, combine cranberry juice, orange juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, and vodka.
- Shake well for about 15 seconds until chilled.
- Strain into ice-filled glasses and top with soda water. Garnish with cranberries or orange slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (180g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For a bolder flavor, substitute orange juice with grapefruit juice. - Add ginger ale or club soda for extra fizz. - Serve immediately for the best taste; store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.