Best 2 Cranberry Daiquiri Recipes

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In the realm of classic cocktails, the Cranberry Daiquiri stands out as a vibrant and refreshing libation that tantalizes the senses with its harmonious blend of sweet and tart flavors. Originating from Cuba, this captivating concoction has garnered a global following for its ability to transport imbibers to a tropical paradise with each sip. Whether you're a seasoned mixologist or a novice just starting your cocktail-making journey, this article will guide you through the steps of crafting the perfect Cranberry Daiquiri, ensuring an unforgettable taste experience that will leave you craving more.

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CRANBERRY DAIQUIRI



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Cranberry Daiquiri

Provided by Michael Anthony

Categories     Cocktail     Party     Cranberry     Rum     Alcoholic     Epi + USHG

Number Of Ingredients 17

Simple syrup:
1 1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 cup water
Cranberry Syrup:
2 cups cranberries
2 cups simple syrup
4 wide strips orange zest
2 cinnamon sticks
Poached Cranberries:
1/2 cup cranberries
1/2 cup simple syrup
2 wide strips orange zest
1 cinnamon stick
Cocktail:
2 ounces Goslings rum
1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
1 ounce cranberry syrup

Steps:

  • Simple Syrup:
  • Combine sugar & water in small saucepan. Warm to form simple syrup, swirling pan to dissolve sugar. Chill before using to make cocktail. The extra syrup will keep indefinitely in the refrigerator.
  • Cranberry Syrup:
  • Bring syrup to a boil with orange zest & cinnamon. Add cranberries, reduce heat to low-medium and cook until all berries have popped. Remove from heat and let steep for a half hour. Pass mixture through the strainer, pressing only gently on the solids with back of ladle or spoon (too much pressure turns the syrup into more of a jelly). Goal is clear, bright, dark pink syrup.
  • Poached Cranberries:
  • Follow procedure for syrup EXCEPT stop as soon as a couple of berries start to pop. Chill. Goal is to leave berries intact and just cooked enough to be edible (the remaining syrup is tasty but too weak in cranberry flavor to use in the cocktail).
  • Cocktail:
  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add rum, lime juice & cranberry syrup. Shake and serve up in a martini glass, garnished with poached cranberries.

CRANBERRY DAIQUIRI



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Serve your holiday guests this tasty cocktail from Danny Meyer's "Mix Shake Stir" (2009; Little, Brown and Company). Also try:Modern Old-Fashioned, Mortoni

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes     Cocktail Recipes

Yield Makes 1 cocktail

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 tablespoons Drunken Cranberries, plus 1 ounce of their liquid
Crushed ice
Ice cubes
2 ounces dark rum, such as Gosling's
1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice

Steps:

  • Thread 1/2 tablespoon cranberries onto a small skewer; set aside. Place a small amount of crushed ice in a chilled martini glass. Add remaining tablespoon cranberries; set aside.
  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Add rum, cranberry liquid, and lime juice. Cover and shake vigorously to combine; strain into prepared glass. Garnish with skewered cranberries and serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, ripe cranberries for the best flavor. Frozen cranberries can also be used, but they should be thawed before making the daiquiri.
  • Use a good quality rum. A light or white rum is best for this recipe, but a dark rum can also be used for a more intense flavor.
  • If you don't have simple syrup, you can make your own by dissolving 1 cup of sugar in 1 cup of boiling water. Allow the syrup to cool completely before using.
  • For a sweeter daiquiri, add more simple syrup to taste.
  • For a tarter daiquiri, add more lime juice to taste.
  • Garnish the daiquiri with a lime wedge or a fresh cranberry for a festive touch.

Conclusion:

The Cranberry Daiquiri is a refreshing and delicious cocktail that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own personal taste. Whether you like it sweet, tart, or somewhere in between, the Cranberry Daiquiri is sure to please.

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