Amidst a table full of buttery and herby side dishes sits the humble cranberry sauce. It's tart and gelatinous - a substance unlike any other beside it - and a beautiful deep red, reminiscent of the impending holiday season. Your Thanksgiving table wouldn't be complete without this staple that's perfect for palate cleansing and cutting through those rich flavors on your plate. It makes a great spread for your leftover sweet and savory club sandwich or as a cranberry breakfast topping.
One of the best ways to repurpose every last bit of leftover cranberry sauce is by using it as a sub for cranberry juice in a cosmopolitan cocktail. A classic cosmopolitan typically features vodka, orange liqueur, cranberry juice, and lime juice.
While store-bought cranberry juice is the usual way to go, if you've got even just 2 tablespoons of cranberry sauce left in your fridge, you have enough for an elevated cosmo. The key to getting a smooth, sippable texture is a blender.
The cosmopolitan cocktail is a gorgeous color to begin with, and is guaranteed to look festive as is or with only a simple sugar rim. However, if you want to go the extra mile, we've got some ways to amp up this recipe.
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