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Bright red cranberry cocktail in a tall frosty glass garnished with lime slices and mint leaves.
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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 perfect amount of red and green holiday cheer!
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword christmas, cocktail, cocktails, cranberries, cranberry, holiday, lime, mint, sparkling water, vodka
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 6 minutes
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