Vodka Cranberry Cocktail Recipe

A glass filled with vodka cranberry, garnished with a lime wedge and red berries.

Author: Jessica Haggard

Vodka cranberry is light, refreshing, and perfectly sweet tart, the perfect addition to your holiday drink lineup this year. Made in just 5 minutes using 5 ingredients, it’s a great option for when you need a delicious drink at a moment's notice. Just pour the ingredients in a glass, give it a good stir, garnish, and serve. So easy for such a refreshing, satisfying cocktail!

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings drinks

Calories 153 kcal

Ingredients

2 portions ice
3 ounces vodka
8 ounces cranberry juice
2 wedges lime
10 fresh cranberries garnish

Instructions

Fill each glass with ice.
Pour 1 ½ ounces vodka and 4 ounces of cranberry juice into each glass. Stir to combine.
Garnish each glass with a lime wedge and cranberries before serving.

Notes

Use high-quality ingredients because it makes a noticeable difference in the drink’s taste and texture. Choose 100% juice and top-shelf liquor to make the drink feel more refined and enjoyable.
Adjust the alcohol content or the overall taste of your vodka cranberry by adding more or less of the ingredients.
If you prefer a sweeter drink, start by adding ¼ cup sugar or simple syrup, blend well, and increase to taste.
For added fun and visual appeal, rim the glasses with sugar or salt, or a mix of both.
Chill the glasses in the freezer for about 30 minutes before making your cocktail to make it extra cold and refreshing. You can also freeze the vodka and cranberry juice.

Serve: For holidays and special occasions, serve the cocktail with a cheeseboard, smoked fish, or some caviar. For happy hour, enjoy a cranberry vodka with sushi, pickles, salty meats (like hams and sausages), or a grilled cheese sandwich.

Store: Transfer leftovers to an airtight container and store at room temperature or in the refrigerator, whichever you prefer. Consume mixture stored at room temperature within 1 month and the mixture stored in the fridge within 3 months. When ready to use, simply pour over ice. Salt-rimmed glasses and garnishes are optional.

Nutrition

Serving: 1drinkCalories: 153kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 0.5gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 93mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 55IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg

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