Scarlet O’Hara Cocktail

The Scarlet O’Hara Cocktail is both sweet and tart. I use Southern Comfort, cranberry juice and a bit of lime juice. That’s all – three simple, but delicious ingredients.

It isn’t the holidays unless we have a Scarlet O’Hara Cocktail. My mom and I used to drink this starting on Thanksgiving day all the way through to New Year’s Eve. They became a tradition for our holidays and, in fact, it recently occurred to me that we only make them during this time of the year. Now that my Mom has passed on, I still make our signature Scarlet O’Hara Cocktail and toast to fond memories of all of family our holidays.

One of my fond memories of this drink is that my Dad always quoted Gone With the Wind as we were making these. You know the line – “Frankly Scarlet….” Unfortunately, my husband didn’t carry on that tradition, but I’ll give him a “by” on that one.

Cocktail Garnish: Click here to get my recipe for Sugar Cranberries,

If you’re still thirsty for delicious holiday cocktails, try:

Cranberry Mimosas                          Pomegranate Gin Fizz                              Rosemary Salty Dog

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