Ingredients
Method
Cranberry Simple Syrup
- In a medium saucepan, bring water, sugar, maple syrup, cranberries and salt to a simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve sugar. Mash cranberries with a masher or wooden spoon and cook for about 3 minutes. Cover and let steep for about 3 additional minutes. Pour mixture through a fine strainer, discarding solids. Store in a glass containers and cool completely before using. Can be made several days before using.
Cocktail
- Ahead of time, lightly moisten garnish cranberries with water or the syrup and roll in a bit of sugar. Spread out onto a plate and set aside to dry. This can be done a day ahead of time. Store chilled.Pour about 6 ounces of the Cranberry Simple Syrup into a deep saucer. Dip rims of wide mouthed cocktail glasses into the syrup and then into sugar or salt to rim glasses. Set aside to set. I like to set my aside in the freezer.Fill a pitcher with 2 ¼ cups of the Cranberry Simple Syrup, tequila, lime juice and liqueur. Stir and chill. Fill rimmed glasses with crushed ice and pour cocktails over ice. Skewer 2-3 of the sugared cranberries on long toothpicks and garnish cocktails. Finish with a lime wedge.