New Years Eve Drink – Cranberry Lemon Drops Recipe

A perfect New Year’s Eve drink recipe! Who needs a delicious cocktail recipe to clink when the clock strikes midnight? Whether you’re at a friends house or watching the ball drop in Times Square from the comfort of your living room, this easy New Year’s Eve drink recipe is perfect to say “Cheers!” to the New Year!

The cranberry and lemon flavors marry perfectly in this delicious cocktail. Katie and I usually stay home and have a nice drink or two while we’re listening to the bands play from all over the country on the New Year’s Rockin’ Eve party and waiting for the clock to strike 12!

What are your New Year’s Eve traditions? Do you do anything special? Do you have a signature drink?

If you don’t have a signature cocktail that you use for your parties, this cranberry lemon drop recipe can easily become your New Year’s Eve drink! Whip up a batch now and try it out! We love it. You’ll love it!

Ingredients:

Cranberry Simple Syrup

2 cups chopped cranberries
1 ½ cups water
1 cup granulated sugar

Cranberry Lemon Drops

1 cup (8oz) cranberry simple syrup
1 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup vodka
Ice for shaking

Directions:

Cranberry Simple Syrup

Chop cranberries and place them in a saucepan with the cup and a half of water. Simmer the cranberries and water for about 20 minutes.
Mash the cranberries gently with a potato masher or fork.
Strain cranberries through cheesecloth or a fine strainer. This should yield about 1 cup of juice, add more water if needed.
Pour the liquid back into the saucepan with a cup of sugar, stir and bring to a boil. Immediately remove from heat.
Set aside and allow to cool.

Shake The Drink!