Cranberry White Russian

 A cranberry twist to a classic.  I found this in the Food and Drink Holiday 2022 magazine.  While it takes a bit of preparation because you have to make the cranberry simple syrup it is worth it.

CRANBERRY SIMPLE SYRUP

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup cranberries fresh or frozen

COCKTAIL

1 oz vodka

3/4 oz coffee liqueur

1/2 oz cranberry simple syrup

melted white chocolate for garnish

1 oz Irish Cream Liqueur (I used PJs)

1 oz cream or milk

• For the cranberry syrup, in a saucepan over medium heat, add the water, sugar and cranberries.  Stir to combine.  Bring to a gentle simmer and continue stirring until sugar is fully dissolved.  Remove from heat and let stand 30 minutes.  Strain mixture and store in a lidded glass jar until ready to use or up to 2 weeks.
• Add vodka, cold brew and cranberry simple syrup to an ice filled cocktail shaker.  Shake well for 1 minute.  Strain into a chilled glass rimmed with white chocolate.  Add the Irish cream and milk.

Makes 1 cocktail