Christmas Clausmopolitan
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Christmas Clausmopolitan
2oz @ketelone vodka
1oz @cointreau
1oz cranberry juice
1tsp cranberry simple syrup (recipe below)
Juice of 1/2 lime
Optional: candied cranberries & rosemary for garnish, flavored ice cube with cranberries & rosemary
In a shaker add all ingredients with some ice, shake until cold and well mixed. Place large flavored ice cube in glass, pour drink over it and top with fun candies garnishes. Enjoy!
Cranberry Simple Syrup
Simmer 1cup granulated sugar, 1cup water and handful of cranberries over low heat until sugar is completely dissolved. Strain cranberries and let cool before using.
Sugared Cranberries and Rosemary Sprigs
Simmer 1/2 cup water with 1/2 cup granulated sugar until the sugar is dissolved. Add a bag of fresh cranberries and a few rosemary sprigs, cook for 1 minute. Remove the fruit and herbs with a slotted spoon and lay them to dry out for 1 hour on parchment paper. After 1 hour, add 1 cup granulated sugar to a bowl and in batches add the fruit and mix until coated. Return the fruit and herbs to the parchment or an open air container before serving. Enjoy.