Festive Cranberry Christmas Cocktail
Bring holiday cheer to your glass with this vibrant, tart, and merry cocktail that looks just like a winter wonderland.
Welcome to the GND Recipes Library! The Cranberry Christmas is the perfect signature drink for your holiday gatherings. It’s brightly colored, perfectly balanced between sweet and tart, and brings a festive, joyous spirit to any occasion. Plus, it is incredibly easy to batch for a crowd!
Recipe Details
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Prep Time: 4 Minutes
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Servings: 1 Drink
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Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
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1.5 oz Vodka or Gin (your preference)
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2 oz 100% Cranberry juice
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1/2 oz Orange liqueur (like Cointreau or Triple Sec)
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1/2 oz Fresh lemon juice
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Ice cubes
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GND Blood Orange Slices for garnish
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Combine: Add the vodka (or gin), cranberry juice, orange liqueur, and fresh lemon juice into a cocktail shaker.
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Shake: Fill with ice and shake well until perfectly chilled.
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Strain: Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice (or serve it "up" in a chilled martini glass).
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Garnish: Garnish with a dramatic, dark-hued blood orange slice to complete the festive look.
💡 GND Pro-Tip: Nothing says "holidays" quite like the deep, rich colors of cranberry and blood orange. Our dehydrated blood orange slices provide a stunning visual contrast and a caramelized, complex citrus flavor that makes this cocktail unforgettable. 👉 Shop GND Blood Orange Slices