Festive Christmas Cranberry Spritzer Recipe
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.
- 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.
Notes
- Use chilled soda water for best fizz and refreshment.
- Adjust the amount of sparkling water to preference for more or less dilution.
- Fresh cranberries can be slightly crushed to release aroma if desired.
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit vodka for a festive mocktail.
- Use rosemary sprigs with care as some people are allergic.
Keywords: cranberry spritzer, christmas cocktail, holiday drinks, vodka cocktail, festive drinks, cranberry juice cocktail
