The Well Read
A great signature cocktail doesn’t need a long list of ingredients…just a few good ones, thoughtfully combined. Our anniversary sip starts with smooth vodka, tart unsweetened cranberry juice and fresh lime, balanced with just enough simple syrup and topped with a splash of club soda. The result is bright, refreshing and a beautiful deep ruby red.
For an extra-special finish, dehydrate your own citrus wheels to add a pop of color and a polished touch to your glass. It’s the kind of simple detail that makes entertaining feel effortless. So pour a round, raise a glass and join us in celebrating five years of Ahwatukee City Lifestyle!
Yield: 1 cocktail
Ingredients:
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2 oz Kettle One vodka
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1 oz unsweetened 100% pure cranberry juice (gives it that deep, dark ruby color)
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¾ oz fresh lime juice
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¾ oz simple syrup (1:1 ratio)
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1–2 oz Club Soda (to top)
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Garnish: 1 dehydrated orange wheel & 1 fresh rosemary sprig
Instructions:
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Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
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Add the vodka, unsweetened cranberry juice, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup.
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Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until chilled.
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Strain into a tall glass packed with fresh, clean ice.
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Top with a splash of club soda and give it a gentle stir.
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Garnish: Slap a fresh rosemary sprig between your palms to release its aromatic oils, tuck it into the side of the glass, and float a dehydrated orange wheel flat on top of the ice.