SPICED CRANBERRY RUM

SPICED CRANBERRY RUM image

Number Of Ingredients 13

For the Orange Ginger Simple Syrup:
peeled zest from 2 oranges, white pith removed
1/2 cup grated fresh ginger
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
For the Spiced Cranberry Mixer:
6 tablespoons orange ginger simple syrup
2 cups unsweetened 100% cranberry juice, such as Knudsen's
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons white rum, such as Flor de Cana Extra Seco
For each cocktail:
1/4 cup Spiced Cranberry Mixer
2 tablespoons chilled dry sparkling wine
Sliced fresh cranberries for garnish, optional (see note above)

Steps:

For the Orange Ginger Simple Syrup: Combine the orange zest, grated ginger, sugar, and water in a small saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 7 minutes. Let cool to room temperature then strain through a fine mesh strainer and discard solids. Refrigerate in a sealed container until ready to use, up to 1 week. 2 For the Spiced Cranberry Mixer: In a pitcher or quart jar, stir together the orange ginger syrup, cranberry juice, and rum. Refrigerate until ready to use, up to 1 week after you've made the orange ginger syrup. 3 For each cocktail: Pour spiced cranberry mixer into a coupe glass and top with sparkling wine. Stir once and garnish with a few thinly sliced fresh cranberries.