Bad Santa-Inspired New York Sour Cocktail Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
5 minutes
Servings:
2 Cocktails
Ingredients
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 3 ounces lemon syrup
  • 6 ounces vodka
  • 12 ounces white cranberry juice
  • 6 ounces red wine
  • Fresh cranberries and rosemary for garnish
  • Ice
Directions
  1. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  2. Bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Let cool.
  3. In a shaker, add 3 ounces of the lemon syrup, vodka, and white cranberry juice.
  4. Stir.
  5. Fill each glass with ice.
  6. Pour the vodka mixture over the ice in each glass.
  7. Slowly pour the red wine over the back of a spoon into each glass to create a layered effect.
  8. Add fresh cranberries on a cocktail pick and a sprig of rosemary for a festive touch.
  9. Serve immediately.
  10. FAQ:
  11. What type of vodka and red wine work best for this cocktail?
  12. What changes can you make to this Bad Santa cocktail?