This is a drink I originally wanted to make for Christmas but the recipe (courtesy of Zahra Bates/Providence) wasn't cutting it for me. I think the printed version of the recipe wrongfully omitted a few things and the ratio of ingredients given, weren't jiving with me. It was for that reason that I chose not to bring this drink to the holiday table. Originally called Santa's Sidecar, I tweaked the recipe and dubbed it "Santa's Sleigh." I didn't like the results when I followed her recipe but I didn't want one of the components that I made for the drink, to go completely to waste. This is how I made my festive cocktail.
Santa's Sleigh
Superfine Sugar for rimming the glass
2 oz Brandy
Juice from half a Lemon
1/4 oz Grand Marnier
2 Heaping Tbsp Cranberry Compote*
Moisten the outer lip of the glass with a lemon wedge (or water). Rim with sugar and chill the glass in the freezer while you assemble the drink. In a cocktail shaker, add all the ingredients with crushed ice (or a few ice cubes) and shake. Pour the entire drink into your already prepared glass and top with fresh crushed ice.
*Cranberry Compote
1/2 Lb Fresh Cranberries (1 bag)
1 oz Fresh Orange Juice
2 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
1/2 cup Sugar
3 Tbls Fresh Sage Leaves
1 oz Peeled Ginger, Sliced
1 1/2 cups Water
Santa's Sleigh.
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