Fresh Cranberry Cosmo

7 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 -ounce vodka
  • 2 1/2 ounces Cranberry Granita, recipe follows
  • 1/2 -ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 cups water
  • 5 1/2 ounces cranberries, approximately 1 1/2 cups, washed and sorted
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon lime zest

Directions

  1. 1
    Place all of the ingredients into a cocktail shaker and shake until the granita melts completely.
  2. 2
    Pour into a martini glass and serve immediately.
  3. 3
    Place the water, cranberries and sugar into a small saucepan, set over medium-high heat and simmer until the berries begin to pop, approximately 7 minutes.
  4. 4
    Remove from the heat.
  5. 5
    Puree with a stick blender, blender or food processor, for 1 minute.
  6. 6
    Pass the mixture through a fine mesh strainer directly into a metal 13 by 9-inch pan.
  7. 7
    Do not press on the skins.
  8. 8
    Simply allow the juice to drip through the strainer.
  9. 9
    Add the zest and stir to combine.
  10. 10
    Place in the freezer until set, at least 6 hours and up to overnight.
  11. 11
    Once frozen, scrape the mixture with a fork to create a shaved ice texture.
  12. 12
    Serve immediately.

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