Rum and Cranberry Juice

By Steve Kilcullen Jump to Recipe

Have a refreshingly sweet and tart cocktail with the Rum and Cranberry Juice.

Cranberry juice is one of those “must-have” mixers at your home bar. Especially if you fancy yourself an armchair mixologist. An amazing amount of cocktails feature the tart, red juice of these little bog berries, and mostly due to the efforts of the cranberry industry. Decades ago, a disease nearly wiped out the cranberry crop here in the United States, and once they began to bounce back, pamphlets were released by Ocean Spray to the general public to help get them over the fear of the once-tainted fruit. These included multiple recipes, including a few for some adult beverages.

Tonight’s drink features the fruity, crimson juice prominently. The Rum and Cranberry Juice cocktail is basically a Daiquiri, with the presence of lime juice, light rum and simple syrup shaken up over ice. But it is the addition of a tart and tangy cranberry juice that adds an entirely new element to the already tropically-leaning tipple.

Smooth and strong, the Rum and Cranberry Juice is a simple, yet memorable riff on some of the more popular libations one can enjoy over the summer months. Throw this concoction in a blender with some ice to make yourself a frozen version, if you like. No matter how you take this drink, every sip will be a satisfying one.

What is the best rum to use in a Rum And Cranberry Juice?

Our recipe suggests a light, silver rum as the base spirit for your cocktail. Something like a Bacardi Silver or Don Q Cristal will be an excellent, reliable choice when crafting this drink. The clear, unaged spirit will have subtle notes of fruit, sugarcane and will also balance nicely with the other elements it is mixed with. The result is an uncomplicated and balanced beverage. For something a little more robust and richer-tasting, try making some of these with dark, spiced or golden rum.

What glassware and garnish are used?

Grab a long-stemmed cocktail coupe to pour your drink into, then garnish with a fresh wedge of lime on the rim. For an extra cold sipping experience, chill your glass in the freezer for around 15 minutes before serving.

What is the best cranberry juice to use?

When you go shopping for your juice to make this concoction with, you’ll be presented with a few different options at the grocery store. You probably will come across something called a “cranberry juice cocktail”, but try searching instead for an unsweetened variety, such as Ocean Spray’s Pure Unsweetened Cranberry Juice. The natural flavors found in this type of product work beautifully with the rum, lime juice and sweetener used in the Rum and Cranberry Juice.

Similar drinks to the Rum And Cranberry Juice

If you’ve ever been curious about just how many cocktails can be made using the tart and tangy charms of fresh cranberry juice, you’ll get a bit of an idea from looking at what recipes we have here at Twist & Toast. Try out a few of the libations listed below, then peruse the site for even more delicious and potent delicacies.

• Vodka Cranberry – One of the first and most popular cranberry cocktails to be introduced to a thirsty public.
• Cape Cod – Also known as the Cape Codder, this is the official name given to a Vodka Cranberry.
• Madras – Orange and cranberry juice join forces in this vodka-based elixir.
• Aruba Ariba – Cranberry juice and a plethora of other ingredients create this island treat.