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    The Jolly ‘Ole Christmas Cocktail

    The Jolly Ole Christmas Cocktail is festive without being over-the-top. Light and fruity with just the right amount of red and green holiday cheer!

    The Jolly Ole  Christmas Cocktail is festive without being over-the-top. Light and fruity with just the perfect amount of red and green holiday cheer! christmas cocktail recipes | cranberry mint cocktail | vodka cocktails | holiday drink ideas
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    A mix between a mojito (without all the muddling), a vodka-cran and a vodka soda. Because everything’s better with bubbly, especially the holidays!

    Cranberry Christmas cocktails

    Fresh cranberry juice, mint, a fruit and herb infused simple syrup, chilled vodka and sparkling water is exactly the refreshing and light drink I’m really looking for after a week of eggnog and sugar-rich celebrations!

    The Jolly Ole  Christmas Cocktail is festive without being over-the-top. Light and fruity with just the perfect amount of red and green holiday cheer! christmas cocktail recipes | cranberry mint cocktail | vodka cocktails | holiday drink ideas

    Save the cookies and milk and instead set out a glass (or two!) of these light and refreshing cocktails out for Santa and he will be a Jolly Ole Man, for sure!

    Looking for more refreshing and festive holiday beverages? Check out this all natural green cocktail. Or other seasonally flavored drinks like Cranberry Moscow Mule, Cranberry Paloma Punch, Cranberry Apple Sorbet Champagne Float, and The Ginger Sparkler Champagne Cocktail!

    The Jolly Ole  Christmas Cocktail is festive without being over-the-top. Light and fruity with just the perfect amount of red and green holiday cheer! christmas cocktail recipes | cranberry mint cocktail | vodka cocktails | holiday drink ideas

    Ingredients

    • Cranberry juice
    • Vodka – or feel free to substitute gin, rum, whiskey or tequila
    • Fresh lime
    • Fresh mint
    • Club soda or sparkling water
    • Cranberry mint simple syrup – made from sugar, water, fresh cranberries and fresh mint
    The Jolly Ole  Christmas Cocktail is festive without being over-the-top. Light and fruity with just the perfect amount of red and green holiday cheer! christmas cocktail recipes | cranberry mint cocktail | vodka cocktails | holiday drink ideas

    Step by step instructions

    1. Make cranberry mint simple syrup – simmer sugar, water, fresh cranberries and mint until the cranberries pop and the flavors meld, strain and store refrigerated until ready to use
    The Jolly Ole  Christmas Cocktail is festive without being over-the-top. Light and fruity with just the perfect amount of red and green holiday cheer! christmas cocktail recipes | cranberry mint cocktail | vodka cocktails | holiday drink ideas
    1. In a tall shaker add vodka, lime juice, cranberry juice and bar syrup over ice
    2. Shake to chill
    The Jolly Ole  Christmas Cocktail is festive without being over-the-top. Light and fruity with just the perfect amount of red and green holiday cheer! christmas cocktail recipes | cranberry mint cocktail | vodka cocktails | holiday drink ideas
    1. Pour into tall glass
    1. Top with soda water and garnish as desired with mint leave, fresh lime wheels or wedges and cranberries
    2. Enjoy!
    The Jolly Ole  Christmas Cocktail is festive without being over-the-top. Light and fruity with just the perfect amount of red and green holiday cheer! christmas cocktail recipes | cranberry mint cocktail | vodka cocktails | holiday drink ideas
    The Jolly Ole Christmas Cocktail is festive without being over-the-top. Light and fruity with just the perfect amount of red and green holiday cheer! christmas cocktail recipes | cranberry mint cocktail | vodka cocktails | holiday drink ideas

    The Jolly Ole Cranberry Christmas Cocktail

    The Jolly Ole Christmas Cocktail is festive without being over-the-top. Light and fruity with just the perfect amount of red and green holiday cheer!
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    Prep Time: 1 minute
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 6 minutes
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    christmas, cocktail, cocktails, cranberries, cranberry, holiday, lime, mint, sparkling water, vodka
    Servings: 1 serving
    Calories: 175kcal
    Author: Tristin Rieken

    Ingredients

    • 2 ounces cranberry juice
    • 1 ounce vodka
    • 2 tablespoons lime juice from ½ a lime
    • 1 ounce cranberry simple syrup
    • fresh lime and mint for garnish

    Cranberry Simple Syrup

    • ¼ cup cranberries
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • ½ cup water
    • 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves packed
    US Customary – Metric

    Instructions

    • Make simple syrup. In a small saucepan combine sugar, water, cranberries and mint and simmer, uncovered, until cranberries pop and release their color and flavor, about 5 minutes. Strain into a glass jar and cool to room temperature then refrigerate until ready to use up to 7 days.
    • In a cocktail shaker filled with ice add vodka, cranberry juice, lime juice and bar syrup. 
    • Shake to chill then pour into a tall glass.
    • Top with soda and garnish with mint leaves and lime wheels.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 43mg | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin C: 14.3mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Nutrition Facts
    The Jolly Ole Cranberry Christmas Cocktail
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 175
    % Daily Value*
    Sodium 18mg1%
    Potassium 43mg1%
    Carbohydrates 30g10%
    Sugar 28g31%
    Vitamin C 14.3mg17%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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