Description
This refreshing Cranberry Vodka Spritzer is a perfect holiday cocktail combining tart fresh cranberry puree with smooth vodka, a touch of honey for sweetness, and sparkling water for a fizzy finish. Easy to make and beautifully vibrant, it serves six and is ideal for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Cranberry Puree
- 1½ cups fresh cranberries
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tbsp honey
Cocktail
- 1½ oz vodka, per drink
- Fresh lime, cut into wedges (optional)
- Sparkling water, to top off
- Ice
Instructions
- Make the cranberry puree: Put fresh cranberries into a blender along with 2 tablespoons of honey and ¼ cup water.
- Blend to create a smooth puree: Blend the mixture until a smooth puree forms, adding a little more water if needed to reach desired consistency. Pour the puree into a separate bowl for easy portioning.
- Assemble the cocktails: For each serving, fill a cocktail glass with ice, add 1½ ounces of vodka, then spoon in about two tablespoons of the cranberry puree.
- Top and garnish: Top off the glass with sparkling water for a fizzy finish. Optionally, squeeze a wedge of fresh lime into the drink for an extra zesty note, then stir gently to combine all flavors.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of honey to your taste for sweetness.
- Use fresh or frozen cranberries depending on availability; thaw frozen before blending.
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit vodka and increase sparkling water.
- Adding lime juice enhances the cocktail’s brightness but is optional.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh and fizzy qualities.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
