A festive holiday drink with a bit of tartness! It is mixed in a pitcher and makes 8 servings, so you can have it at the ready for your friends and family.
3cupscranberries, fresh or frozenplus more for garnish, if desired
4 cupswater
1cupsugar
1can (12 oz)frozen limeade concentrate
1cup (8 oz)vodka
1can (12 oz)7up or Spritewe used Spindrift!
lime slicesfor garnish
Instructions
Combine 1 cup of the water, 3 cups cranberries and 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh sieve, and discard pulp. This will make your cranberry syrup.
Stir together cranberry syrup, fresh limeade vodka, and remaining 3 cups water in a pitcher. Pour over glasses of crushed ice, and top each with a splash of soft drink. Garnish with extra cranberries and lime slices.