CRANBERRY LEMON DROPS

A perfect New Year’s Eve drink recipe! Who needs a delicious cocktail recipe to clink when the clock strikes midnight? Whether you’re at a friends house or watching the ball drop in Times Square from the comfort of your living room, this easy New Year’s Eve drink recipe is perfect to say “Cheers!” to the New Year!

For 4 drinks.

INGREDIENTS:

CRANBERRY SIMPLE SYRUP

• 2 cups chopped cranberries
• 1 ½ cups water
• 1 cup granulated sugar

CRANBERRY LEMON DROPS

• 1 cup (8oz) cranberry simple syrup
• 1 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup vodka
• Ice for shaking

INSTRUCTIONS

CRANBERRY SIMPLE SYRUP

1. Chop cranberries and place them in a saucepan with the cup and a half of water. Simmer the cranberries and water for about 20 minutes.
2. Mash the cranberries gently with a potato masher or fork.
3. Strain cranberries through cheesecloth or a fine strainer. This should yield about 1 cup of juice, add more water if needed.
4. Pour the liquid back into the saucepan with a cup of sugar, stir and bring to a boil.  Immediately remove from heat.
5. Set aside and allow to cool.

SHAKE THE DRINK

1. Fill a shaker with:

• 1/2 full of ice cubes
• 2oz Cranberry Simple Syrup
• 2oz Lemon Juice
• 2oz Vodka

2. Shake until mixed and chilled well.

3. Pour into martini glasses

4. Garnish with cranberries and rosemary if you wish

5. Serve and Enjoy!

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