Clausmopolitan Cocktail

A Santa “Clausmopolitan” is the ultimate festive Christmas drink!  It’s a bright red holiday cocktail made with zesty cranberry juice, vodka,  lime & orange. Rim the glass with crushed candy canes!

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Step one

Clausmopolitan

Yield

1 cocktail

Type

Cocktail

Time

5 minutes

Level

Beginner

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– Candy cane, for rim – 1 lime – 1.5 oz citrus vodka or regular vodka (one shot) – 2 oz cranberry juice (1/4 cup) – 1 oz Cointreau, optional – Fresh cranberries, optional

Ingredients

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1

Carefully crush a candy cane into small pieces. Spread powder onto a small plate. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of your glass, then dip in the powder to coat. Set aside.

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Make candy rim

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2

Add ice to a cocktail shaker. Pour vodka, cranberry juice, lime juice, & optional Cointreau inside. Add lid and shake until your hands are cold, about 20 seconds.

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Shake it up

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3

Strain cocktail into prepared glass. Zest reserved lime over top. Garnish with cranberries if using and serve immediately.

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Serve & enjoy!

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