CRANBERRY-BLOOD ORANGE SPRITZ

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Cranberries, a hallmark of the Thanksgiving meal, take center stage in this festive, big-batch take on a Moscow Mule. For a nonalcoholic option, use seltzer instead of vodka.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes     Cocktail Recipes

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2/3 cup sugar
8 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries (2 cups)
1 blood orange, quartered and cut into 1/4-inch slices, plus more slices for serving
8 ounces vodka, chilled
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
16 ounces ginger beer, chilled
Crushed ice and fresh mint leaves, for serving

Steps:

  • Stir together sugar, cranberries, orange slices, and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan. Cook over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until cranberries just start to burst, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool completely. Remove orange slices; discard. Refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour and up to 1 week.
  • In a pitcher, combine syrup, vodka, lime juice, and ginger beer. Serve over crushed ice, with mint and fresh orange slices.

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