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Santa Claus Cocktail

A festive cocktail that combines cranberry juice and spiced rum for a delightful holiday drink.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 ounces cranberry juice
  • 2 ounces spiced rum
  • 1 ounce orange liqueur like Cointreau
  • 1 ounce lime juice
  • Fresh cranberries and mint leaves for garnish

Equipment

  • Shaker
  • Measuring jigger
  • Strainer
  • Glassware (preferably cocktail glasses)
  • Stirring stick or spoon

Method
 

  1. Start by chilling your cocktail glasses in the freezer.
  2. In a shaker, add the cranberry juice, spiced rum, orange liqueur, and lime juice.
  3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
  4. Remove your glasses from the freezer and use a strainer to pour the cocktail mixture into each glass.
  5. Add fresh cranberries and mint leaves as a garnish.
  6. Serve the cocktails right away.

Notes

Enjoy chilled and share with friends at holiday parties.