Irresistible Cranberry Orange Cocktail Recipe for Thanksgiving
A vibrant burst of citrus paired with the tartness of cranberries, this irresistible cocktail is perfect for Thanksgiving celebrations. It’s quick, easy, and visually stunning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Drink
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz triple sec
- 2 oz cranberry juice (100% cranberry juice or cranberry juice cocktail)
- 2 oz orange juice (preferably freshly squeezed)
- 0.5 oz simple syrup (optional)
- Fresh cranberries (for garnish)
- Orange slices (for garnish)
- Ice (crushed or cubed)
- Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the garnishes by slicing oranges into thin rounds and washing fresh cranberries. Set aside.
- Add vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, orange juice, and simple syrup (if using) into a cocktail shaker.
- Fill the shaker halfway with ice, seal tightly, and shake vigorously for 20–30 seconds.
- Add ice cubes or crushed ice to your serving glasses. Place a slice of orange inside each glass for presentation.
- Strain the cocktail into the prepared glasses. Add fresh cranberries and a sprig of mint on top for garnish.
- Serve and enjoy your Cranberry Orange Thanksgiving Cocktail!
Notes
[‘Use freshly squeezed orange juice for better flavor.’, ‘Chill your ingredients beforehand for a better-tasting cocktail.’, ‘Taste-test the cocktail and adjust sweetness with simple syrup or ginger ale if needed.’, ‘For a crowd, scale up the recipe and mix in a pitcher. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 15
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