Cranberry Cocktail Mixer

This is a festive mixed drink. This is the basic mix. For each drink, combine 4 ounces of this mix with 2 ounces of seltzer, club soda, or vodka. Shake in a cocktail shaker with ice and strain into a glass.

Finely grated zest of 1 orange
Finely grated zest of 1 lime
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
2-1/2 cups cranberry juice

1. In a medium saucepan over medium high, combine both zests, the sugar and water.

2.Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer. Stir until the sugar has dissolved and let cool.

3.Put juice into a large container. Stir in the zest mixture

4.Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour (overnight is okay).

5.Strain and pour into a bottle. Mixer can be refrigerated up to a week.

Recipe courtesy of MarthaStewart.com