Cranberry Cordial
The Cranberry Cordial is a medium rum spirit-forward cocktail, sweet on the palate. Shaken and served in a highball glass.
- 3 min
- Highball glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 94 out of 100
- Boozy
- 42 out of 100
How to make a Cranberry Cordial
To make a Cranberry Cordial, shake with ice and strain into a highball glass: ½ oz cranberries, 37½ oz simple syrup and 16⅔ oz light rum.
You'll need
- Cranberries½ oz
- Simple syrupor 3¼ cups sugar + a splash of water37½ oz
- Light rum16⅔ oz
Pairs well with: Simple syrup · All syrups
Instructions
- 1
Add cranberries and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker and press gently with a muddler or the end of a wooden spoon to mash it.
- 2
Add light rum to the shaker.
- 3
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 4
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 5
Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
Why shake? A hard shake chills the drink quickly and blends everything evenly.
No simple syrup? Muddle 3¼ cups sugar in with the cranberries instead.
Cranberry Cordial questions
What does a Cranberry Cordial taste like?
Mostly sweet. It's a medium drink at about 13% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Cranberry Cordial?
About 13% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
What's the difference between a Cranberry Cordial and a Caipirissima?
Both use simple syrup and light rum. The Cranberry Cordial adds cranberries. The Cranberry Cordial is shaken and served in a highball glass; the Caipirissima is built in the glass and served in a highball glass. The Caipirissima is the stronger of the two.
Should a Cranberry Cordial be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: simple syrup needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
How many people does a Cranberry Cordial serve?
This recipe makes about 1.3 liters, enough for roughly 8 glasses.
What glass do you serve a Cranberry Cordial in?
A highball glass.