Ingredients
1cupfresh cranberries,chopped
½cupwater
½cupwhite sugar
1ozlime juice,freshly squeezed
ice,as needed
12ozginger beer,(1 bottle), such as Fentimans
4ozvodka
2sliceslime
2sprigsfresh rosemary
4fresh cranberries
Preparation
Combine chopped cranberries, water, and sugar in a saucepan over very low heat. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 15 minutes until the cranberries have completely softened.
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, gently pressing the pulp to extract their liquid. Let the syrup cool to room temperature for about 20 minutes. Cover and put in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes before use.
Pour 1 tablespoon cooled cranberry syrup and ½ ounce lime juice into 2 copper mugs or collins glasses. Add ice. Pour in equal amounts of ginger beer and vodka to each.
Stir with a cocktail stirrer. Garnish with a lime wheel, rosemary sprig, and cranberries.
Serve immediately. Enjoy!
