Brittany Williams
@br_wi
Festive Christmas Cape Cod Cocktail
This delightful Christmas Cape Cod cocktail combines the warmth of cinnamon with the refreshing flavors of cranberry and ginger ale, making it a perfect festive drink for holiday gatherings. Easy to prepare, this cocktail is sure to impress your guests and add a touch of cheer to your celebrations.
Details
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Occasion:christmas
- Ingredients:7
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Recipe Information
- Prep time10 min.
- Cook time15 min.
- Total time25 min.
- Servings1
Ingredients
- 1 cup
- 1 cup
- 2
- 4 fluid ounces
- 3 fluid ounces
- 1 fluid ounce
- as needed
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Festive Christmas Cape Cod Cocktail.
Step 1
In a saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil over high heat.
Step 2
Once boiling, stir in 1 cup of white sugar until it is completely dissolved, which should take about 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 3
Add 2 cinnamon sticks to the saucepan, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 8 minutes.
Step 4
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the mixture to steep for 1 hour to enhance the cinnamon flavor.
Step 5
After steeping, remove the cinnamon sticks and pour the syrup into a squeeze bottle for easy use.
Step 6
In a 12-ounce highball glass, mix together 4 fluid ounces of ginger ale, 3 fluid ounces of cranberry juice, 1 fluid ounce of vodka, and 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon syrup mixture. Stir or shake thoroughly to combine.
Step 7
Fill the glass with ice to the top and serve immediately.