The Locomotive

• 1 1/2 ounces orange-flavored vodka
• 1/2 ounce cranberry juice
• 1/2 ounce lemon juice
• 1/2 ounce orange juice
• 1/2 ounce Simple Syrup, recipe follows
• 1 slice serrano chile
• 1 slice jalapeno pepper
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add the vodka, cranberry juice, lemon juice, orange juice and Simple Syrup to the shaker.
3. Smash the slice of serrano chile with the back of a bar spoon several times and add it to the shaker.
4. Shake for 8 to 10 seconds and strain into a cocktail glass.
5. Garnish with the slice of jalapeno.
6. This cocktail may be served straight up or on the rocks.
7. Put the sugar and water in a small saucepan.
8. Cook over low heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves.
9. (Alternatively, heat in the microwave.)
10. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

orangeflavored vodka, cranberry juice, lemon juice, orange juice, simple syrup, serrano chile, pepper, sugar, water

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/the-locomotive.html (may not work)