Winterberry Cocktail

Ingredients:

4 ounces cranberry juice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon of agave nectar
One 3-inch strip orange zest plus more
4 ounces Mandarin vodka, optional
2 ounces elderflower liqueur, optional
3 ounces ginger beer or ginger ale

Directions:

Combine the cranberry juice, lime juice, agave and orange zest in a cocktail shaker.  Add the vodka and elderflower liqueur if using, and two cups of ice, then shake for 10 seconds. Strain into two or four - 6 ounce martini glasses and finish each with ginger beer and an orange twist.

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