Rum Fizzy (Batch Cocktail)

Rum Fizzy (Batch Cocktail)

MAKES ABOUT 8 SERVINGS
This easy recipe makes the perfect batch cocktail for your holiday party.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Orange-Ginger Simple Syrup (recipe follows)
  • 16 ounces unsweetened 100% cranberry juice
  • 10 ounces white rum
  • 16 ounces dry sparkling wine (chilled)
  • Cranberries (for garnish)
  • Orange-Ginger Simple Syrup:
  • Peels of 2 oranges (white pith removed)
  • 1/2 cup peeled, chopped, fresh ginger root
  • 1 cup granulated sugar

Directions

  1. Make orange-ginger syrup: Combine orange peels, ginger, sugar, and 1 cup water in a small saucepan over high heat. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 7 minutes. Let cool to room temperature. Strain through a fine mesh strainer and discard solids. Refrigerate in a sealed container until ready to use, up to one week.
  2. Make cocktail: In a pitcher or quart jar, stir together orange-ginger syrup, cranberry juice, and rum. Refrigerate until ready to serve, up to five days.
  3. To serve, stir cocktail mixture. Pour into coupe glasses. Top with a few tablespoons sparkling wine.
  4. Garnish with fresh cranberries.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 210
  • Fat: 0.0 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.0 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 5.0 mg
  • Carbohydrates: 21.0 g
  • Fiber: 0.0 g
  • Added Sugars: 0.0 g
  • Sugar: 20.0 g
  • Protein: 0.0 g