Cranberry Daiquiri
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Resting Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6 cocktails
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Calories
211 kcal
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Course
Drinks
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Cuisine
South American, American, Caribbean
Cranberry Daiquiri
Description
This cocktail features a cranberry syrup made by dissolving sugar in water, then boiling with orange zest, cinnamon stick, and fresh cranberries. Some cranberries are reserved poached intact for garnish, while the rest are steeped and strained to yield a vivid reddish syrup. The syrup blends with dark rum and freshly squeezed lime juice to create a lively daiquiri.
The syrup's combination of citrus, spice, and cranberry results in a deep, complex sweetness that colors and flavors the cocktail. The fresh lime juice cuts through the richness with acidity. Dark rum imparts a bold flavor profile distinct from lighter rums, though substitutions are possible. The drink balances tart, sweet, and warming notes in a smooth, chilled presentation.
Poached cranberries add texture and festive look when served on top. This cocktail suits social or holiday gatherings and complements flavors that pair well with rum and berry notes.
The leftover cranberry syrup and poached berries keep refrigerated for up to a month, allowing repeated use. A vegetable peeler helps remove orange zest without pith, and choice of rum influences both taste and color. The original recipe is adapted from Gramercy Tavern in New York City.
Ingredients
Cranberry Syrup (Enough for 6 Cocktails):
- ⅔ cup water
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 2 wide strips orange zest
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 ¼ cups cranberries fresh, 4 ounces
Cranberry Daiquiri (Per Cocktail):
- 2 ounces dark rum
- 1 ounce lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1 ounce cranberry syrup
Instructions
Cranberry Syrup:
- Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture is clear.
- Add orange zest strips and cinnamon stick and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and add cranberries. Once the first cranberry pops, briefly remove the saucepan from the heat, and remove 18 intact cranberries to a small dish. These poached cranberries will garnish your drinks. Set them aside, and return the saucepan to the heat. Continue to simmer until the remaining cranberries pop.
- Remove the cranberry syrup from the heat and let the mixture steep in the saucepan for 30 minutes. Pass the mixture through a strainer, pressing very gently on the solids with back of a spoon. You'll have about 6 to 7 ounces of clear, reddish syrup. Return the poached cranberries to the strained syrup and cool completely before making the daiquiris.
Cranberry Daiquiri:
- For each cranberry daiquiri, add the rum, lime juice, and cranberry syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and then strain into a cocktail/martini glass. Garnish with 3 of the poached cranberries. Repeat to make additional cranberry daiquiris.
Notes
- Store leftover cranberry syrup and poached cranberries in the refrigerator for up to one month.
- Use a vegetable peeler to remove orange zest strips carefully, avoiding the white pith for a cleaner flavor.
- Dark rum provides a bolder flavor; light rum can substitute but will alter the taste.
- Spiced rum is an option for additional warm spice notes in the cocktail.
- Any brand of dark rum works; color intensity may vary based on the rum used.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6cocktails
Amount Per Serving
Calories 211 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cocktail | |
| Calories | 211kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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