Per Bon Appetit, this is Thanksgiving-in-a-glass; we might make it Christmas-in-a-glass as well!! This cocktail was one of the biggest successes of our Thanksgiving celebration! We served it on Thanksgiving Eve so that I could enjoy it with everyone– it would have been too hectic (for me!) on Thanksgiving Day.
The cranberry jam used in the cocktail can be made up to 5 days in advance (wonderful) and can be made with frozen cranberries as well (a great use for leftover cranberries!). The glass rims are coated in salt, sugar, and Chinese five-spice powder which added a surprise flavor and aroma. Freshly squeezed juice is a must.
This recipe is from The Red Cat in New York City, via Bon Appetit. Great!
For the Cranberry Jam:
- ¾ cup fresh cranberries
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
For Assembly:
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1½ teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder
- 1 lime wedge, plus 2 oz. fresh juice
- 4 oz. fresh orange juice
- 6 oz. tequila
To Make the Cranberry Jam:
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Bring cranberries, sugar, orange juice, and ¼ cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick and jammy, 30–40 minutes.
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Mix in orange zest; let cool.
To Assemble the Cocktail:
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Mix salt, sugar, and five-spice powder on a small plate.
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Rub rims of Old Fashioned or Margarita glasses with a lime wedge; dip in salt mixture and fill glasses with ice.
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For each cocktail, combine ½ oz. lime juice, 1 oz. orange juice, 1½ oz. tequila, and 2 Tbsp. cranberry jam in a cocktail shaker; fill with ice.
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Cover and shake until outside is frosty, about 30 seconds.
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Strain into prepared glass. (We used a metal strainer.)
Now I need that drink in the morning ;).
Good to see you back with a drink in hand my dear..so called for this post in the middle of all the cookies and bakes 🙂
So true! 🙂
This is a super tasty one too… Hope you get a chance to try it! Happy Baking!
That looks great, and so festive!
Thanks! I am looking forward to having them again!! 🙂
I’m not normally one for margaritas, but for cranberries, I think I could make an exception!
WHAT!?!? Margaritas are my favorite! 🙂 Enjoy!
Oh my! These sound perfect!
Thanks 🙂 They are a nice holiday twist on a great cocktail.
This is a nice cocktail to serve during the holidays. I like the spices used to rim the glass too.
Thank you! The sugar and Chinese five-spice powder do really add something special.