| Oaks Lily Cocktail |
Author: Nicole
Ingredients
- 2 ounces vodka
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ ounce simple syrup
- 3 ounces cranberry juice cocktail
- Splash of orange liqueur (such as Cointreau or Gran Marnier)
- Garnish: fresh blackberry and lemon wheel or wedge
Instructions
- Fill a stemless wine glass with ice.
- Add vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup and cranberry juice and stir.
- Garnish with a fresh blackberry and lemon wheel or wedge.
Notes
* If you don’t have Cointreau or Grand Marnier, you can use triple sec.
* If you’re having a party, you can make a big batch in pitcher and pour over ice.
* SIMPLE SYRUP
1 cup (8 ounces) water
1 cup granulated sugar
Bring the water to a simmer in a saucepan set over medium-high heat. Add the sugar and stir until it completely dissolves. Remove the pan from the heat. Set aside to cool to room temperature. Pour the syrup into a clean 1-pint bottle, cap it and refrigerate it until needed. Makes 1½ cups and keeps two months or longer in the refrigerator.
* If you’re having a party, you can make a big batch in pitcher and pour over ice.
* SIMPLE SYRUP
1 cup (8 ounces) water
1 cup granulated sugar
Bring the water to a simmer in a saucepan set over medium-high heat. Add the sugar and stir until it completely dissolves. Remove the pan from the heat. Set aside to cool to room temperature. Pour the syrup into a clean 1-pint bottle, cap it and refrigerate it until needed. Makes 1½ cups and keeps two months or longer in the refrigerator.
Recipe by Riegl Palate at https://www.rieglpalate.com/oaks-lily-cocktail/