Sparkling Vodka Cranberry

This Sparkling Vodka Cranberry is a quick 4 ingredient cocktail that’s served over ice and garnished with sugared cranberries and rosemary! Ready to sip on in 10 minutes or less!

Serve up another cranberry cocktail such as my Cranberry Pomegranate Champagne Cocktail or Cranberry Cosmopolitan Drink! All are perfect for enjoying throughout the holiday season!

Impress everyone at this year’s holiday party by serving up these Sparkling Vodka Cranberry Cocktails! Their bright red color, sugared cranberries, and sugared sprigs of rosemary make it look like you’ve really gone the extra mile!

By the time all the effort goes into planning the big holiday meal cocktails may get forgotten! But this simple cranberry drink fits into even the busiest hustle and bustle party planning!

In fact, it’s so quick and easy to make that you can enjoy it long after the holidays are even over! Simply combine the four ingredients, serve it over ice, and then garnish!

In less than 10 minutes you’re left with an attractive cocktail that tastes as good as it looks!

Ingredient Notes

This Sparkling Vodka Cranberry Recipe is easy to make yet packs a ton of flavor! To make one you’ll need the following ingredients:

• Vodka – Use what you have on hand or run out to grab your favorite bottle!
• 100% Cranberry Juice – For a slight flavor change you could also use cranberry cocktail juice. The difference between the two is that 100% is sweetened with other fruits. Whereas, the cocktail juice is sweetened with sugar and high-fructose corn syrup.
• Simple Syrup – Homemade simple syrup for best flavor! Made in just 10 minutes using only 2 ingreidents!
• Club Soda – Could also use a lemon-lime soda such as Sprite or Sierra Mist.
• Garnishes – Dressing this cocktail up with sugared cranberries and sugared rosemary really adds a wonderful festive touch!

This cocktail is served over ice! However, I do suggest refrigerating the ingredients to ensure a perfectly chilled drink that’s extra refreshing!

How To Make A Vodka Cranberry Soda

1. Add ice, vodka, cranberry juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker.
2. Share the cocktail ingredients together.
3. Pour over ice in a glass. Then top it with your soda of choice.
4. Garnish with sugared cranberries and rosemary. Enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions

What Can I Use If I Don’t Have A Cocktail Shaker?

If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, no worries! You can also use a mason jar or a blender bottle. If you don’t have either of those you can just stir the vodka, cranberry juice, and simple syrup together vigorously.

How Do I Make Sugared Rosemary To Use As Garnish?

Easy, the same way you do to make the sugared cranberries! Just combine the rosemary with water and granulated sugar and in about 35 minutes you’ll have fancy garnishes!

Can I Use Cranberry Simple Syrup In This Recipe?

I’ve never tried this Vodka Cranberry Drink using cranberry simple syrup. However, I’m sure it’d turn out to be a tasty variation that’s lighter and more sophisticated!

If you choose to use it, I’d recommend leaving out the cranberry juice.

If I Have Leftover Sugared Garnishes Can I Save Them?

Yes! Store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Before using them I’d suggest coating them in more sugar to freshen them up a bit.

This Vodka Cranberry Sprite is one of my go-to cocktails that I can always count on to be a crowd-pleaser! Serve up more well-loved cocktails by grabbing another recipe to try!

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• Red Wine Sangria – Delicious fresh fruit mixed into a large batch cocktail that’s filled with blackberry brandy, lemon-lime soda, and red wine!
• German Chocolate Cocktail – This sweet dessert drink is loaded with vanilla, caramel, coconut, and chocolate flavors!
• Cranberry Mojito Punch – A fruity large batch cocktail that’s made with rum!
• Red Russian Cocktail – Combines equal parts cherry liqueur with vodka then served over ice and garnished with fresh fruit!
• Madras Cocktail – A fun and flavorful cocktail made with fruit juices and vodka!

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