Introduction

This Festive Christmas Cranberry Spritzer is a light and refreshing cocktail perfect for holiday gatherings. Combining tart cranberry juice, crisp vodka, and sparkling water, it offers a bubbly and festive flavor that’s easy to enjoy.

Two clear wine glasses with stems hold a light pink sparkling drink filled with ice cubes and dark red cranberries floating inside. Each glass is topped with a green pine twig and a dark brown star anise on the rim for decoration. A clear, tall ribbed glass on the right contains a darker red liquid with bubbles and ice. The setting is on a white marbled surface with small red and gold ornaments and frosted pine branches scattered around, all set against a soft pink background. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 1/2 ounces vodka
3 ounces cranberry juice
4 to 5 ounces soda water
Fresh cranberries for garnish (optional)
Rosemary sprig for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the glass by filling it with ice cubes to keep your drink cool and refreshing.
Step 2: Measure out 1 1/2 ounces of vodka and pour it over the ice in the glass to form the base of your cocktail.
Step 3: Add 3 ounces of cranberry juice, pouring it over the vodka and ice for that signature tart and fruity flavor.
Step 4: Top the drink with 4 to 5 ounces of sparkling water to add a bubbly, refreshing element.
Step 5: Garnish with fresh cranberries and a sprig of rosemary if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy your festive spritzer!

Tips & Variations

For a non-alcoholic version, omit the vodka and increase the cranberry juice and soda water proportions.
Use flavored sparkling water such as lime or lemon for an extra twist.
Swap vodka for gin to add botanical notes that complement the rosemary garnish.
Chill all ingredients beforehand to keep the cocktail cold without watering it down too quickly.

Storage

This cocktail is best enjoyed fresh and does not store well after preparation due to the soda water. If you want to prepare in advance, mix the vodka and cranberry juice ahead of time and refrigerate separately. Add the soda water and garnish just before serving.

How to Serve

The image shows a festive pink drink in a clear stemmed glass filled with ice cubes and floating red cranberries. The drink has a light sparkling texture, visible bubbles rising to the top. On the rim, there is a frosted sugar coating. Garnishing the glass is a sprig of green pine needles with a dusting of white frost and a dark brown star anise placed next to it. In the background, another similar glass and a textured red tumbler sit on a white marbled surface, along with some small gold ornaments and frosted pine branches. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use frozen cranberries for garnish?

Yes, frozen cranberries work well and add a festive look while also keeping the drink cold without diluting it.

What type of cranberry juice is best for this spritzer?

Use 100% pure cranberry juice for a natural tart flavor. Avoid cranberry cocktail or juice blends with added sugars for a more balanced taste.

Festive Christmas Cranberry Spritzer Recipe

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Celebrate the holiday season with this Festive Christmas Cranberry Spritzer, a refreshing and easy-to-make cocktail featuring a crisp blend of vodka, tart cranberry juice, and sparkling water, garnished with fresh cranberries and rosemary for a festive and aromatic touch.

Author: Elias
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 serving 1x
Category: Cocktail
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Scale

Spritzer Ingredients

1 1/2 ounces vodka
3 ounces cranberry juice
4 to 5 ounces soda water (sparkling water)

Garnish (Optional)

Fresh cranberries
Rosemary sprig

Instructions

Prepare the Glass: Begin by filling a glass with ice cubes to chill the drink and keep it refreshing as you enjoy it.
Add the Vodka: Measure and pour 1 1/2 ounces of vodka over the ice in the glass to create the base of your cocktail.
Pour in the Cranberry Juice: Add 3 ounces of cranberry juice by pouring it over the vodka and ice to lend a signature tart and fruity flavor.
Top with Sparkling Water: Finish the drink by adding 4 to 5 ounces of soda water, adding fizz and making the cocktail light and bubbly.
Garnish and Serve: Optionally, garnish your spritzer with fresh cranberries and a rosemary sprig for an aromatic, festive presentation. Serve immediately and enjoy.