Aug 30 2026

Merry Elitch Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Make Merry Elitch Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Cocktail

Method

Cocktail

  1. 1

    Prepare glass

    If you want a sugared rim, rub the lime wheel around the edge of a chilled coupe or martini glass, then dip the rim into coarse sugar to coat lightly. Set glass aside to dry briefly.

  2. 2

    Mix

    Add vodka (2 oz), cranberry liqueur (0.75 oz), fresh lime juice (0.5 oz), and hibiscus syrup (0.5 oz) into a cocktail shaker. Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.

  3. 3

    Shake

    Fill the shaker with ice (about 1 cup), cap, and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the shaker is well-chilled and slightly frosted.

  4. 4

    Strain & top

    Double-strain the mixture into the prepared coupe or martini glass. Top gently with 1.5 oz sparkling water or prosecco to add effervescence and a lighter mouthfeel.

Garnish & Finish

  1. 5

    Skewer 4 fresh cranberries on the rosemary sprig or thread them on a small cocktail pick and rest across the rim of the glass. Float the remaining 2 cranberries in the cocktail. Slip the lime wheel on the rim or float it alongside the cranberries.

  2. 6

    Give the finished cocktail two small sprays of fresh rosemary (optional): gently clap the rosemary between your hands to release aromatics and hold it briefly over the glass to let the oils perfume the drink.

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