Crush Royale Cocktail

Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Grace Parisi
Cranberry sauce adds a festive holiday hue and refreshing zing to this sparkling cocktail.
Recipe information
Total Time
5 minutes
Yield
Makes 1 cocktail
Ingredients
1 ounce vodka
1 ounce applejack
1 ounce fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon cranberry sauce
1/2 ounce simple syrup
2 ounces sparkling white wine, chilled
Preparation
Step 1
Combine vodka, applejack, lemon juice, cranberry sauce, and simple syrup in cocktail shaker. Fill with ice and shake vigorously until shaker is frosty. Strain into a coupe glass and top with sparkling wine.
Do ahead
Step 2
Vodka, applejack, lemon juice, and cranberry sauce can be combined up to 4 hours ahead; refrigerate in a sealed container.