What is it?

Cranberry juice cocktail is sweeter than cranberry juice, as it is usually made with either a mixture of cranberry juice concentrate, sugar or corn syrup, ascorbic acid and water, or cranberry juice that is sweetened with other fruit juices. Bottled cranberry juice cocktail is not to be mistaken for cranberry juice, which is more difficult to find and tarter in taste. Cranberry juice cocktail is most often mixed into cocktails.

Recipes

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  Blushing Paloma

  This tall, cool twist on a classic Paloma (grapefruit juice + tequila) is the runway model of cocktails.

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  Kale Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette

  The vinaigrette softens the raw kale leaves, so it’s essential to let this salad sit for at least 15 minutes before serving. The longer it sits, the more tender the…

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  Champagne Cosmo

  Sip this festive sparkler—a Champagne twist on a Cosmopolitan—before dinner or while you enjoy the first course. Visit our Drinks & Entertaining page for more festive cocktail recipes like this one.

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  Champagne Cocktail

  The orange and cranberry juices combine to create a beautiful deep blush color. Browse our Drinks and Entertaining Guide for more recipes you can toast with.