Cranberry Cooler (A Cocktail With or Without Alcohol)

 This is a light and refreshing cocktail.

Ingredients for a Single Serving:
4 ounces cranberry juice
2 1/2 ounces orange juice
A splash of lemon or lime juice
Ginger ale or champagne
Fresh mint,Lemon, lime or orange slices for garnish (optional) 

Method:
Blend juices with 4 ice cubes, until smooth. Pour into glass and top with ginger ale or champagne. Makes one serving.

Ingredients for a pitcher of Cranberry Coolers:
5 cups (40 ounces) cranberry juice
2 1/2 cups (25 ounces) orange juice
1/4 cup lemon or lime juice

Make a day ahead. Fill 1 & 3/4 ice cube trays with juice mixture and freeze. To serve, blend juice and frozen juice cubes until smooth.
Pour 2/3 juice mixture and 1/3 ginger ale into glasses. If desired, garnish with a sprig of fresh mint or with a fresh lemon, lime or orange slice. Makes 10 servings. Enjoy.

Note: This cocktail is delicious, with or without alcohol. The ginger ale version is a perfect, festive alcohol free option.