Vodka Cranberry
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4.1
Vodka Cranberry
Description
This cocktail mixes vodka with cranberry juice and a splash of fresh lime juice to introduce brightness and acidity. After shaking with ice, it is poured over ice and topped with sparkling lime water, which adds bubbles and a subtle citrus fizz. The fresh cranberries dropped into the glass and a lime slice garnish give a seasonal, colorful presentation.
The flavor profile balances the neutral spirit of vodka with cranberry's sweet-tart fruitiness and lime's sharpness, lightened by sparkling water for a crisp mouthfeel. The drink is easy to prepare for casual gatherings and suits warm-weather refreshment or celebratory occasions.
Ingredients
- 1.5 ounces vodka about 1 shot
- 3 ounces cranberry juice about 2 shots
- lime juice splash
- lime sparkling water
- cranberries fresh
- ice
Instructions
- Add vodka, cranberry juice and lime juice into a shaker with ice. Shake to combine.
- Pour mixture over ice and top off with sparkling water. Toss a few cranberries into the glass and garnish with a lime slice.
Notes
- Substitute sugared cranberries for fresh ones to add a festive sweetness and decorative effect.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 149 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 149kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 79mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.1
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