THE PERFECT CRANBERRY COSMO

The Perfect Cranberry Cosmo image

Provided by Nor Mac

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 c fresh or frozen cranberries thawed
1 3/4 c cranberry juice cocktail
1/2 c water
1/3 c sugar
1/4 c lime juice fresh or other
1 tsp orange zest
NOTE : FOR A LESS STRONGER MARTINI. REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF VODKA AND ORANGE LIQUOR BY 1/4 CUP EACH
1 c vodka ( i used grey goose.
3/4 c clear orange liquor such as patron, grand marnier or other
OPTIONAL GARNISHES
1/4 c sugar for rims of glasses
1/4 c cranberry juice for dipping rims of glasse
16 - 20 cranberries
and orange peel curl, a lime cut into wedges or orange peel
EQUIPMENT
Equipment a sieve, shaker with built-in strainer , and a blender
ice cubes

Steps:

1. This step is optional. Place 1/4 cup of cranberry juice In a shallow bowl. Set aside. Place 1/4 c of sugar on a plate. Dip the rims of the glasses into the juice. Dip into the sugar coating all sides of rims. Set glasses aside.
2. Place cranberries, water, sugar, lime juice, vodka, orange liquor, cranberry juice, and orange zest in to a blender. Blend on high speed approximately one minute, or until cranberries are pureed.
3. Poor cranberry mixture through a sieve to catch juice in to a pitcher or bowl. You may need a spoon to force some of the juice through. Discard the cranberry remnants that are left over. Store in a pitcher and refrigerate until ready to serve.
4. When ready to serve. Place a few ice cubes into a shaker. Add some of the martini mixture. Give it a few vigorous Shakes. and strain into glass. Optional: garnish glass of Martini. Cheers!