Try this easy Vodka Cranberry, ready just a few minutes yet it’s bursting with the perfect flavor. Tart with a hint of sweet, the perfect combination.
A Vodka Cranberry is incredibly easy to make and there’s a reason it’s such a classic, it’s a timeless drink that has the perfect flavor.
Just a hint of sweetness from the cranberry juice cocktail and the right amount of tart flavor. The lime just sets it off perfectly and creates a delicious combo that we absolutely love.
I’ve been making these Vodka Cranberry drinks for family and friends at parties and they’re always something they all rant and rave over.
The fact that I can make a large batch and store it in the refrigerator until I’m ready to serve it at a gathering, makes this drink a no brainer.
We love making this around the holiday season when the cranberry flavor is really in season, but don’t get me wrong, this is a drink you can enjoy year round.
If you want that signature cocktail that whips up in absolutely no time, then you absolutely have to make this Vodka Cranberry.
Some of our other favorite drink recipes we have on our site include: Rumchata Hot Chocolate, Old Fashioned and Boozy Sherbet Punch.
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
- You only need a handful of ingredients.
- It only takes a quick minute to throw these together.
- Easy to scale and make a pitcher for a crowd!
INGREDIENTS NEEDED (FULL RECIPE AT BOTTOM)
Ice
Vodka
Cranberry juice
Lime wheel
Frozen cranberries, optional garnish
HOW TO MAKE A VODKA CRANBERRY, STEP BY STEP:
- Fill an old-fashioned glass with ice.
- Add the vodka followed by the cranberry juice.
- Garnish with a lime wheel and frozen cranberries for garnish if using. Enjoy immediately.
WHAT ELSE CAN I ADD?
I made this as a classic Vodka Cranberry cocktail. It has just a hint of sweetness from the cranberry juice cocktail. If you want a little more of a hint of sweet or want to change up the flavor a bit, try adding a splash of lime juice or orange juice.
CAN I MAKE THIS AHEAD OF TIME?
Yes, in fact, I mentioned above that I do this for gatherings. I like to make a large pitcher full and keep it in the refrigerator until we are ready to serve it.
Then, all you need are glasses with ice before pouring and serving these classic drinks.
WHAT KIND OF CRANBERRIES DO I NEED TO USE?
I like using frozen cranberries because they act like ice cubes and keep the drink cold. But, you can certainly use fresh, or just don’t use any cranberries at all.
WHAT IS THE BEST VODKA TO USE?
There are so many choices of different vodkas from cheap to expensive. You can absolutely use what you have on hand, we like to use Grey Goose.
Some of our other favorite vodkas that we use include: Absolut, Smirnoff, Kettle One and Skyy.
You can also switch up the flavors of the vodka in this cocktail to change the flavor, try orange, whipped, vanilla, lime or pineapple.
HOW TO STORE:
This cocktail is best served chilled and then should be stored chilled if making this ahead of time. Keep it in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving and enjoying.
TIPS AND TRICKS:
- You can mix up flavors by adding a splash of other juices.
- This can be scaled to make a large pitcher full and then stored in the refrigerator for a party later.
- Feel free to use fresh cranberries, frozen cranberries, or just leave them out entirely.
- For even more flavors, try using flavored vodka. Try using a whipped vodka, vanilla vodka, citrus vodka, orange vodka, lime vodka or even pineapple vodka to go with your cranberry juice.
- Wait to pour drink over ice until you’re ready to drink so you don’t end up with melting ice making a diluted cocktail.
Craving a classic cocktail that will never steer you wrong? This Vodka Cranberry is just what you need, super easy, delicious and quick to make.
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Vodka Cranberry
Ingredients
- Ice
- 1 ½ ounces vodka
- 5 ounces cranberry juice
- Lime wheel for garnish
- Frozen cranberries for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Fill an old-fashioned glass with ice.
- Add the vodka followed by the cranberry juice.
- Garnish with a lime wheel and frozen cranberries for garnish if using. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- You can mix up flavors by adding a splash of other juices.
- This can be scaled to make a large pitcher full and then stored in the refrigerator for a party later.
- Feel free to use fresh cranberries, frozen cranberries, or just leave them out entirely.
- For even more flavors, try using flavored vodka. Try using a whipped vodka, vanilla vodka, citrus vodka, orange vodka, lime vodka or even pineapple vodka to go with your cranberry juice.
- Wait to pour drink over ice until you're ready to drink so you don't end up with melting ice making a diluted cocktail.
Nutrition
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