RUDOLPH'S TIPSY SPRITZER

RUDOLPH’S TIPSY SPRITZER

5 cups orange juice

2 cups chilled lemon-lime soft drink

1 ½ cups vodka

½ cup maraschino cherry juice

¼ cup fresh lemon juice

(Makes 10 cups)

Rudolph’s a little stressed tonight. He has a big day ahead of him tomorrow and needs to relax. RUDOLPH’S TIPSY SPRITZER to the rescue! And make it a big one.

To make a two quart container of the cocktail, perfect for traveling to family gatherings, put the ingredients listed above into the container and mix it well. I liked that this cocktail was easy to make ahead and bring along. Once I got there, I just served the cocktail over ice in a short glass and garnished with rosemary sprigs, or as one smart mouth at my family gathering said, shake the Christmas tree in it.

Rudolph’s nose isn’t red because he likes his spritzers virgin and that’s good, because RUDOLPH’S TIPSY SPRITZER is a strong and yummy cocktail that will hit you at about number three. And it is so light, fruity and good that you will want three of them. My brother called the RUDOLPH’S TIPSY SPRITZER a lively Christmas punch, and his pregnant wife couldn’t resist taking just a tiny sip. She and baby loved it. It reminded me of a wine cooler, despite the fact that the only alcohol in it was vodka — must have been the fizz and the perfect blend of juices. It’s a great cocktail to combat holiday stress, whether you’re a reindeer or not.

Drink Up^

Cocktail Connie