Festive Fresh Cranberry Cosmo

Festive Fresh Cranberry Cosmo

390 mins
medium
2 servings

A vibrant and refreshing cranberry cosmo, perfect for a cozy evening. This recipe features a homemade cranberry granita for an extra layer of flavor.

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Equipment Needed

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Cocktail glasses
  • Cocktail shaker
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Immersion blender or regular blender
  • Saucepan

Ingredients

  • 2.00 cupsWater(Filtered water recommended)
  • 1.50 cupsCranberries(Fresh, washed and sorted)
  • 0.75 cupsSugar(Granulated sugar)
  • 0.50 teaspoonLime Zest(Finely grated)
  • 1.00 fluid ounceVodka(High-quality vodka recommended)
  • 2.50 ouncesCranberry Granita(Homemade or store-bought)
  • 0.50 fluid ounceLime Juice(Freshly squeezed)

Instructions

1

Combine water, cranberries, and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Simmer until cranberries burst, about 5-7 minutes.

Estimated time: 7 minutes

3

Remove from heat and puree until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

4

Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Discard skins.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

5

Stir in lime zest. Freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight.

Estimated time: 360 minutes

6

Once frozen, use a fork to create a shaved ice texture.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

7

In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, cranberry granita, and lime juice.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

8

Shake vigorously until the granita melts completely.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

9

Strain into chilled cocktail glasses.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

10

Garnish with a lime wedge and serve immediately.

Estimated time: 1 minutes