Brandy Julep

• 2 ounces vodka
• 2 or 3 ounces cranberry juice cocktail
• 1/2 ounce lime juice
• Club soda

Preparation:

Pour vodka (or white rum) into a Collins glass, add cranberry juice cocktail, the juice of half a lime (some leave this out,) and a couple of ice cubes. Top off with club soda or seltzer (some leave this out, too, doubling the cranberry; we don’t). Garnish, if you wish, with a slice of lime and/or a sprig of mint.