Life’s Flavors ~ Cranberry Mint Punch By Allison Libby-Thesing
The New Year is right around the corner and there is no better way to start the year off than with a great cocktail made to be shared with friends. That’s right, this cocktail is made in a batch and can be served to all your holiday guests. Make this one mocktail for those underage or the designated driver.
Personally, I’m not a big fan of champagnes, so the bubbles in this drink are provided by the gingerbeer. The melding of flavors of the ginger, cranberry and lemonade make this drink one you can sip at any time of the year, but we chose to help you ring in the New Year with this drink.
It’s easy to mix and prepare for your guests ahead of time, that way you can sit back and enjoy your time with friends and family. Just be sure to mark your pitchers if you choose to make one without the alcohol, that way little hands who wants to enjoy do not end up with the wrong mixer.
Let’s get down to business, this will be a new holiday favorite that you will want to pull out each year. Here is what you will need to get started.
Cranberry Mint Vodka Punch
2 cups Cranberry Juice
1 cup Lemonade
1 cup Vodka
1 cup Ginger Beer
Garnish with mint and cranberries
Tear off some mint leaves and drop into your pitcher. Pour each ingredient into a large pitcher. Mix it up and set in the fridge to chill. When you are ready to serve, fill glasses with ice, cranberry and mint, pour in the drink and enjoy. If you are going to set your drink out, fill the pitcher with ice as well to help keep your drink chilled.
This is such a fun and festive drink you won’t want to miss mixing it up at your next party. If you do not want to mix this drink yourself, stop by the Tipsy Oak Lounge, by the Oaks Bed and Breakfast and ask for the cocktail of the month. We will be serving this drink all month long in January. As always please drink responsibly and have a designated driver. Cheers!
By Allison Libby-Thesing
