Orange-Cranberry Vodka Tonic

Ingredients:

  • 1 (2-inch) orange rind strip

  • 1 tablespoon fresh cranberries*

  • 1 teaspoon sugar

  • 1 cup ice cubes

  • 3 tablespoons vodka

  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice

  • ¼ cup tonic water

Preparation:

  1. Muddle orange rind strip, fresh cranberries, and sugar in a cocktail shaker.

  2. Add ice cubes, vodka, and fresh orange juice.

  3. Cover with lid, and shake vigorously until thoroughly chilled (about 30 seconds).

  4. Pour into an 8-oz. glass; top with tonic water.

  5. Serve immediately.

*Frozen cranberries, thawed, may be substituted.