Cranberry Smash (Mocktail) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup fresh cranberries (approximately 8)
5 fresh mint leaves
1 lime wedge (lime cut into 6 pieces)
1 teaspoon brown sugar
5 ounces ginger ale

Preparation

Place cranberries, mint, lime, and sugar in a cocktail shaker.
Using a muddling stick (or the back of a tablespoon), muddle the mixture until the cranberries are slightly crushed and the mint is bruised.
Add ice and shake for approximately 10 seconds.
Place the mixture into a rocks glass with ice and add ginger ale. You can add fresh mint leaves as a garnish.