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Sparkling Cranberry Vodka Spritzer

A festive and refreshing holiday cocktail combining tart cranberry juice, smooth vodka, and sparkling water, garnished with fresh mint and cranberries just like the picture.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 glass
Course: Cocktail, Drinks
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cocktail
  • 2 oz vodka quality brand recommended
  • 3-4 oz cranberry juice 100% juice blend preferred
  • 2-3 oz sparkling water or club soda to top
  • 1 squeeze fresh lime juice approx 1/4 oz
  • 0.5-1 oz simple syrup optional, adjust to sweetness preference
Garnish
  • 1 cup crushed ice or cubed ice
  • 1 handful fresh cranberries
  • 1 sprig fresh mint large sprig

Equipment

  • Stemless wine glass or rocks glass
  • Jigger or measuring tool
  • Bar spoon

Method
 

  1. Fill a stemless wine glass or rocks glass generously with crushed ice.
  2. Pour the vodka, cranberry juice, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup (if using) over the ice.
  3. Stir gently with a bar spoon to combine the ingredients and chill them.
  4. Top the drink with sparkling water or club soda. Give it one final, very gentle stir.
  5. Garnish by dropping fresh cranberries into the glass and tucking a large sprig of fresh mint into the top.
  6. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a mocktail version, simply omit the vodka and top with extra sparkling water or a splash of lemon-lime soda. Slap the mint sprig against your hand before garnishing to release its aroma.