Cranberry Smash (Mocktail)

Submitted by Member 610488

"Get your children involved by asking them to muddle for you. If you want, you can add 1 1/2 ounces of your favorite vodka or bourbon to this drink."

 

• Ready In: 2mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 1

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup fresh cranberries (approximately 8)
• 5 fresh mint leaves
• 1 lime wedge (lime cut into 6 pieces)
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 5 ounces ginger ale

directions

1. Place cranberries, mint, lime, and sugar in a cocktail shaker.
2. Using a muddling stick (or the back of a tablespoon), muddle the mixture until the cranberries are slightly crushed and the mint is bruised.
3. Add ice and shake for approximately 10 seconds.
4. Place the mixture into a rocks glass with ice and add ginger ale. You can add fresh mint leaves as a garnish.