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Cook Time
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Total Time
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Yield
1 serving
Ingredients
Overnight Spiced Vodka
2 cups vodka (240 mL)
1 cinnamon stick
1 whole star anise
5 whole cloves
Cocktail
10 dried cranberries, divided
5 fresh mint leaves
½ oz lime juice (15 mL)
1 ½ oz cranberry juice (45 mL)
ice
2 ½ oz ginger beer (75 mL), or as needed
1 lime wedge, for garnish
Nutrition Info
Calories 1219
Fat 1g
Carbs 35g
Fiber 7g
Sugar 17g
Protein 1g
How to Make It
1. Step
Make the overnight spiced vodka: In a glass jar, combine the vodka, cinnamon stick, star anise pod, and cloves. Seal the jar tightly and give it a quick shake, then let infuse at room temperature for at least 24 hours, or up to 3 months. Strain out the whole spices before using.
2. Step
Make the cocktail: Add 5 cranberries and the mint to a cocktail shaker and muddle for 30 seconds. Add 1½ ounces of the spiced vodka, the lime juice, cranberry juice, and ice to fill the shaker. Shake vigorously for 1 minute, or until very cold.
3. Step
Add a handful of fresh ice to a copper mug, then strain the cocktail into the mug. Fill the rest of the way with ginger beer. Float the remaining 5 cranberries on top and garnish with lime wedge.
