Description
This refreshing Cranberry Spritzer is a delightful cocktail perfect for any occasion. Made with cranberry juice, vodka, lemonade, and ginger ale, it’s a fizzy, fruity drink that’s easy to prepare and serve chilled, garnished with fresh cranberries and rosemary for an elegant touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquid Ingredients
- 1 cup cranberry juice cocktail
- 1 cup vodka
- 1 cup prepared lemonade
- 1 cup ginger ale (chilled)
Garnish
- Fresh cranberries (for garnish)
- Rosemary sprigs (for garnish)
Instructions
- Mix base ingredients: In a glass pitcher, combine the cranberry juice cocktail, vodka, and prepared lemonade. Stir well to blend all flavors evenly. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and serve cold.
- Add ginger ale: Just before serving, gently stir in the chilled ginger ale to add a refreshing fizzy element to the spritzer.
- Serve over ice: Fill glasses with ice cubes, then pour the chilled mixture over the ice to keep the drink cool and refreshing.
- Garnish: Add fresh cranberries and a sprig of rosemary to each glass to enhance the presentation and add a subtle aromatic note to the drink.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute vodka with an equal amount of additional cranberry juice or sparkling water.
- Adjust the ginger ale quantity to your taste preference for fizziness and sweetness.
- Chilling the mixture beforehand ensures a colder drink without diluting it with too much ice.
- Fresh rosemary adds a lovely herbal aroma but can be omitted if unavailable.
- Use good quality cranberry juice cocktail for the best balance of tartness and sweetness.
