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The holidays bring family and friend together for gatherings. If you are looking for a new drink to bring to your family dinners, this would work. Keep some extra cranberries on hand from the Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. What a fun drink to have while decorating a tree. Molly at Yes to Yolks shares this drink.
Click here on Yes to Yolks for the recipe and directions.
Cranberry Orange Christmas Margarita
Sugared Cranberries for Margarita Cocktails:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- Additional sugar for coating (optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare Cranberries:
- Rinse the fresh cranberries under cold water and remove any stems or debris.
- Make Simple Syrup:
- In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1 cup of water.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved and the syrup comes to a simmer.
- Infuse Cranberries:
- Add the fresh cranberries to the simmering simple syrup.
- Let the cranberries simmer in the syrup for about 5 minutes. This will help soften them slightly and infuse them with sweetness.
- Cool Cranberries:
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the cranberries to cool in the syrup for about 10-15 minutes.
- Drain Cranberries:
- Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the cranberries from the syrup and transfer them to a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Let any excess syrup drip off.
- Coat with Sugar:
- If desired, roll the cranberries in granulated sugar to coat them completely. This will give them a sparkly appearance and add extra sweetness.
- Dry Cranberries:
- Allow the sugared cranberries to dry on the wire rack for at least 1-2 hours, or until the sugar coating is dry and hardened.
- Use as Cocktail Garnish:
- Once the sugared cranberries are completely dry, they are ready to use as a garnish for margarita cocktails.
- Thread them onto cocktail picks or skewers and place them on the rim of each glass or float them in the drink for a festive touch.
- Enjoy:
- Serve your margarita cocktails with sugared cranberry garnishes and enjoy the sweet and tart flavor combination!
These sugared cranberries will add a delightful pop of flavor and a touch of elegance to your margarita cocktails, perfect for festive occasions or holiday celebrations. Cheers!
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