Spiced Holiday Cosmopolitan

Ingredients

SPICED SIMPLE SYRUP

• 1Cup Granulated Sugar
• 1Cinnamon Stick
• 8Cloves
• 8Whole Black Peppercorns
• 1Whole Star Anise

COCKTAIL

• 1oz Cointreau
• 2oz Vodka
• 1oz Cranberry Juice
• 1oz Fresh Lime Juice
• Orange Twist (to garnish)
• Cranberry (to garnish)

Instructions

SPICED SIMPLE SYRUP

1. Turn heat to med-low and simmer for 5 minutes
2. Remove from heat and cool for 20 minutes
3. Strain into a jar and store in refrigerator until ready to use

COCKTAIL

1. Combine Cointreau, Vodka, ½ oz simple syrup, cranberry juice, and fresh lime juice in a cocktail shaker
2. Add ice and shake until well-chilled
3. Strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass
4. Garnish with an orange twist and a fresh cranberry