Cranberry Cocktail Recipes For Thanksgiving & Christmas

Looking for a cranberry cocktail for Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s Eve?

The mixologists at Tommy Bahama restaurants created these tasty drinks that.

The cocktail, which they call Happy Huladays, is a refreshing combination of seasonal flavors that tickle the taste buds.

We call it “Happy Holidays,” because most of us won’t be celebrating in the tropics (so don’t rub it in, Tommy!).

The rum-based cocktail is finished with a dash of Prosecco for a sparkling touch.

The cranberry ginger syrup, easy to make, can also be used:

 
You can make it days in advance, and you may want to make a double batch.

(Note that is recipe is for one drink. Use this converter tool to multiply the portions).
 
 
RECIPE: TOMMY BAHAMA HAPPY HOLIDAYS COCKTAIL

Ingredients Per Drink

 
For The Cranberry Ginger Syrup

 
For The Garnish

 
Preparation

1. MAKE the cranberry-ginger syrup. Combine the ingredients, bring to a boil and simmer for about 10 minutes. Leave 1 piece of ginger in the mix and then cool.

2. BLEND in a food processor to integrate the cranberries, transfer them to a container, and store them in the fridge until needed. Do not strain.

3. MAKE the cocktail. Add all ingredients except the Prosecco in a mixing glass. Shake with ice. Add the Prosecco and gently strain into a glass.

4. GARNISH with a cranberry and mint sprig and enjoy!
 
 
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[1] Happy Holidays cranberry cocktail from Tommy Bahama (both photos © Tommy Bahama).

[2] Another view of Happy Huladays, with a mont sprig.

[3] Or, switch to vodka or gin for an easy Cranberry Martini, shown here with a rosemary sprig. Here’s the recipe.

[4] Cranberry Sangria (photo © McCormick).

5] Cranberry Mimosa (photo © Ocean Spray).