It's 'Gardening'  time and after a day of weeding you need to reward yourself. I am a big Martini fan and Cranberry-Orange Vodka is the perfect place to start!

Cranberry-Orange Vodka

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh cranberries
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 piece fresh orange peel (2-by-1-inch)
• 3 cups vodka

Directions

In a small saucepan, heat cranberries, sugar, and water until the sugar dissolves, the liquid begins to turn a light-pink color, and the cranberries just begin to pop. Pour the cranberries and the liquid into a large glass jar; stir in peel and vodka. Cover, and let stand at room temperature at least 3 days or up to one month. Strain before serving.

It's almost summer...time to relax!

Cranberry Cosmopolitan

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 ounces cranberry and orange vodka
• 1 1/2 ounces cranberry juice
• 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1/2 ounce orange-flavored liqueur, such as Cointreau                                 
• Ice cubes
• Orange peel, for garnish
• Cranberries, for garnish

Directions

1. In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, cranberry juice, lime juice, orange liqueur, and ice; shake until well combined. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Twist orange peel over cocktail and add to glass. Thanks Martha!!