Fresh Cranberry Vodka Cocktail

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup cranberries
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 ounces vodka
  • 4 ounces seltzer water
  • 1 lime

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Directions

Cranberries are too tart to just muddle into your drink – you’ll need to cook them down with some sugar to make sure they are properly sweetened for your drink. Add enough cranberries to a saucepan to cover the bottom, then add half a cup of water and a quarter cup of sugar (if you like sweet drinks, feel free to add more). Cook and stir the mixture over moderate heat for 5 minute or until all the cranberries have burst. This cranberry mixture will be enough for 5-6 drinks.

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Once mixture has cooled, add 2-3 spoonfuls of cranberries to your glass.

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Using a muddle or wooden spoon, press down on the cranberries to release leftover juice and break down any large bits of fruit.

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Add two ounces of vodka to your cranberry mixture. Fill glass three quarters of the way with seltzer and add a few ice cubes.

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Stir. Garnish with a fresh lime wedge and two fresh cranberries on a toothpick.

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