Andy's Christmas Cranberry Cocktail

Break out your fancy glassware and mix up one of these yummy booze-optional babies.  Let the festivities begin!

This makes one drink in a high-ball glass:
1.  Muddle together 3-6 fresh cranberries with 1 slice of lime.
2.  Add 5 small ice cubes.
3.  Fill 2/3 glass with ginger ale.
4.  Add Cran-apple Juice and stir lightly.
5.  Squeeze 1/4 lime over top.
6.  Pour a splash of OJ down side of glass.
7.  Sprinkle ground nutmeg over top.
8.  Add straw; drink and be merry.

Moscow Mule

A great old-fashioned cocktail that's light and refreshing for summer.

What's in it:

3 tbsp vodka

1 tsp lime juice

4 1/2 tbsp sparkling ginger ale

How to make it:

Pour the vodka and lime juice into a glass of ice. Mix together well with a spoon, and top off with ginger ale. Add a few slices of lime.

Serves 1

*Source: The Bartender's Guide to Cocktails & Mixed Drinks by Stuart Walton, pg 132.

This is a great "encyclopedia" for making cocktails; I bought it in college and it's been a staple ever since. More to come!