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Scarlet O’Hara Cocktail

Last Updated on March 20, 2023. Originally Posted on December 10, 2022 By Laura Franco /

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This nostalgic cocktail is a tradition in my family. We only make and serve it during the holidays between Thanksgiving Day and New Year's Day. via @krazykitchenmomThis nostalgic cocktail is a tradition in my family. We only make and serve it during the holidays between Thanksgiving Day and New Year's Day. via @krazykitchenmomThis nostalgic cocktail is a tradition in my family. We only make and serve it during the holidays between Thanksgiving Day and New Year's Day. via @krazykitchenmomThis nostalgic cocktail is a tradition in my family. We only make and serve it during the holidays between Thanksgiving Day and New Year's Day. via @krazykitchenmomThe 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. via @krazykitchenmom

This cocktail is a tradition in my family. It’s a note of sweet nostalgia because we only make and serve it during the holidays between Thanksgiving Day and New Year’s Day.

Scarlet colored cocktail in from of a Christmas tree

Why We Love This Cocktail

  • This cocktail is a holiday tradition. I remember my Mom drinking them during the holidays. When I became an adult I willingly joined her. We still stay true to the tradition and only make these between Thanksgiving Day to New Year’s Day.
  • I love the slight tang from the lime juice, coupled with the dryness of the cranberry juice with the fruity sweetness of Southern Comfort.
  • A bit of cocktail history – this cocktail was created in 1939 and, of course, is named after the heroine from Gone With The Wind. I think it’s time to bring this cocktail back front and center in every bar.
  • Just look at that color – the crimson-red color just yells HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

Three Easy Ingredients

Ingredient to make Scarlet Ohara in front of the Christmas Tree

Let’s Make A Scarlet O’Hara Cocktail

  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  • Add 2 ounces of Southern Comfort liqueur.
  • Add 4-5 ounces of cranberry juice.
  • Slice a lime into wedges and add the juice from 1 wedge.
  • Cover the shaker and shake for 1-2 minutes.
  • Using the shaker strainer, pour the cocktail into a large martini glass.
  • Garnish with a slice of lime and fresh cranberries on a cocktail skewer.
empty martini glass with a red shaker next to it. Christmas tree in the background.

Make It A MockTail

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. Add 2 ounces of Peach or Apricot nectar.
  3. Add 4-5 ounces of cranberry juice.
  4. Slice a lime into wedges and add the juice from 1 wedge.
  5. Cover the shaker and shake for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Using the shaker strainer, pour the cocktail into a large martini glass.
  7. Garnish with a slice of lime and fresh cranberries on a cocktail skewer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southern Comfort

Southern Comfort is a whiskey-flavored liqueur. A liqueur is a liquor that has been sweetened with fruits, juices, and other flavors for a naturally sweet taste.

What does a Scarlet O’Hara taste like?

Mostly it tastes like cranberry juice with a slight tanginess. It also has a smooth sweet flavor from the Southern Comfort. Southern Comfort is made from apricots so there is also a natural fruity taste to the drink.

What’s the difference between cranberry juice and cranberry cocktail juice?

Cranberry cocktail juice has added sweeteners from other juices to give it a natural sweetness. I find natural cranberry juice to be very dry so I prefer the cocktail juice because it seems a bit more smooth.

What other liquor can I use in this cocktail?

Because Southern Comfort is made from whiskey and apricots, you could try using an apricot or peach-flavored brandy.

Scarlet colored cocktail in from of a Christmas tree

More KKM Holiday Cocktails

  1. Cranberry Mimosas
  2. Cranberry Margaritas
  3. Apple Cider Margaritas
  4. Aperol Spritz
  5. Pomegranate Gin Fizz
Scarlet colored cocktail in from of a Christmas tree

Scarlet O’Hara Cocktail

This nostalgic cocktail is a tradition in my family. We only make and serve it during the holidays between Thanksgiving Day and New Year's Day.
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Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: Amercian
Keyword: Christmas cocktails, classic cocktail, craft cocktails, holiday cocktails, party cocktails, signature cocktail
Prep Time: 3 minutes minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Author: Laura Franco

Ingredients 

  • 2 oz. Southern Comfort (for mocktail substitute Peach or Apricot Nectar)
  • 4 oz. Cranberry juice
  • Juice from 1/8 lime
  • Slice of lime and cranberries for garnish

Instructions

Cocktail Version

  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  • Add 2 ounces of Southern Comfort liqueur.
  • Add 4-5 ounces of cranberry juice.
  • Slice a lime into wedges and add the juice from 1 wedge.
  • Cover the shaker and shake for 1-2 minutes.
  • Using the shaker strainer, pour the cocktail into a large martini glass.
  • Garnish with a slice of lime and fresh cranberries on a cocktail skewer.

Mocktail Version

  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  • Add 2 ounces of Peach or Apricot nectar.
  • Add 4-5 ounces of cranberry juice.
  • Slice a lime into wedges and add the juice from 1 wedge.
  • Cover the shaker and shake for 1-2 minutes.
  • Using the shaker strainer, pour the cocktail into a large martini glass.
  • Garnish with a slice of lime and fresh cranberries on a cocktail skewer.

Notes

Please drink responsibly.

If you make this recipe, show me a pic! You can upload your photo to your Instagram account and tag me @krazykitchenmom

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