Cran-raspberry & Orange Christmas Cocktail
Prep Time:10
Serves:1
Who says Christmas cheer is just for kids? Kodiak Cakes has something under the tree for the 21+ crowd as well with this Cran-Raspberry & Orange Christmas Cocktail. It's perfect as an evening nightcap before the big guy comes down the chimney or as a large batch Christmas Day brunch punch. Easily remove the gin, and you still have a delicious, tart, citrus drink everyone can enjoy.
Ingredients
Reduction:- 3 cups cranberry juice
- 1-1/2 cups Kodiak Cakes Raspberry Superfruit Syrup
- 1-1/2 parts fresh squeezed orange juice
- 1 part cran-raspberry reduction
- 1 part gin
- 1 part soda water
- 1 curled orange peel
- 1 sprig rosemary
- 1 cinnamon stick
Directions
Reduction:- Combine cranberry juice and Kodiak Cakes Superfruit Raspberry syrup together in a medium saucepan over medium heat
- Simmer for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until liquid reduces in half
- Combine fresh orange juice, cran-raspberry reduction, and gin in a shaker filled with ice. Shake well
- Strain into a rocks glass over a block of ice
- Top with soda water
- Run the orange peel along the rim and place on the side of the glass
- Stir the drink with the rosemary sprig and cinnamon stick and leave in the glass next to the orange peel
- Serve
