My Go-To Holiday Cocktail – Quick, easy, festive, and low in sugar!

posted in Food & Drink on 12/4/2013

Sparkling Cranberry Lime Cocktail
By Angela Liddon

Festive, low in sugar, and super quick to throw together, this is a great last-minute holiday drink option for a party! Often referred to as a "Cape Codder", this mix of cranberry + lime + vodka is sure to please !

Ingredients:

1 ounce vodka (about 2 tablespoons)
handful fresh cranberries (or thaw frozen)
2-3 lime slices
ice
1/4 cup 100% pure unsweetened cranberry juice
1 cup club soda
Agave nectar or other liquid sweetener, to taste (I use 1/2 teaspoon agave)

Directions:
Add the vodka into a 16-ounce tall glass. Now add a handful of cranberries and a couple lime slices. Add the ice on top.
Pour in the cranberry juice followed by the club soda.
Add a squeeze of lime juice (if desired) and agave to taste. Stir to combine.
Enjoy immediately!

Note: 1) For a mocktail, simply omit the vodka and add a couple extra tbsp of cranberry juice. 2) For a fun variation, try pomegranate juice + arils instead of cranberry juice and cranberries.