Cranberry Lemon Drop Cocktail

Enjoy the holidays with a festive cocktail that’s safe for those on dysphagia diets. This drink has versions that meet IDDSI Levels 2 and 3.

Ingredients

Cranberry Lemon Drop Cocktail – Nectar (Level 2) Serving Size: About 6 fl. oz.
Ingredients 1 serving 6 servings 12 servings
Lemon Juice 2 fl oz 12 fl oz 24 fl oz
Vodka* 2 fl oz 12 fl oz 24 fl oz
THICK & EASY® Clear Instant Food & Beverage Thickener Item: 25544 1½ scoops 9 scoops 18 scoops
THICK & EASY® Thickened Cranberry Juice, Nectar (Level 2) item: 39705 or 15813 2 fl oz 12 fl oz 24 fl oz
Sugar 1 Tbsp 1/3 cup + 1 Tbsp ¾ cup
Jellied cranberry sauce, melted ½ Tbsp 3 Tbsp 1/3 cup + 1 Tbsp

* For non-alcoholic drink, omit vodka and reduce THICK & EASY® Clear Instant Food & Beverage Thickener to ½ scoop per serving prepared.

Directions

HOW TO PREPARE

  1. Combine lemon juice and vodka with THICK & EASY® Clear Instant Food & Beverage Thickener and stir briskly until thickened.
  2. Add thickened vodka mixture, sugar and melted jellied cranberry sauce to THICK & EASY® Thickened Cranberry Juice and stir briskly to combine ingredients. Chill until ready to serve.
  3. Pour chilled beverages into glass and serve.

RECIPE NOTES

  • Honey (Level 3) consistency of THICK & EASY® Clear Drinks can be used in place of Nectar (Level 2) consistency. Adjust THICK & EASY® Clear Instant Food & Beverage Thickener for Honey (Level 3) consistency, as needed.
  • The amount of sugar may be adjusted to accommodate flavor preferences for tartness.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: About 6 fl. oz

Calories: 260

Total Fat: 0 g

Saturated Fat: 0 g

Trans Fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium: 45 mg

Total Carbohydrates: 30 g

Dietary Fiber: 0 g

Total Sugars: 23 g

Added Sugars: 13 g

Protein: 0 g

Vitamin D: 0% DV (0 mcg)

Calcium: 0% DV (0 g)

Iron: 0% DV (0.1 mg)

Potassium: 0% DV (70 mg)

*Nutrition calculated using Nectar (Level 2) consistency of THICK & EASY® Thickened Cranberry Juice and THICK & EASY® Clear Instant Food & Beverage Thickener