Best Sparkling Cranberry Cocktail
Equipment
- 1 pitcher
Ingredients
- 2 cups cranberry juice unsweetened -- chilled (100% juice)
- 2 cups passion fruit chilled (or orange juice). If the juice is from frozen pulp, make sure to thaw it before measuring. NOTE: Either type of fruit juice is usually quite sweet! But you can still add sugar, simple syrup, or the sweetener of your choice to adjust the sweetness of your cocktail.
- 1 cup vodka or gin
- 1 ½ cups lime sparkling water chilled -- Other flavor options: Passion fruit, lemon, orange, or cranberry (or Ginger Ale or champagne -- If you prefer to use champagne instead of sparkling water, skip the vodka. However, it will be way less boozy).
- Ice cubes
- Garnish suggestions: Fresh cranberries orange slices, mint leaves, rosemary sprigs, lime wedges or slices, or sugared cranberries.
Instructions
- Combine the juices and vodka in a pitcher and refrigerate. Before serving, gently stir in sparkling water and add ice.
- Serve it in glasses or in a punch bowl, garnished with any of our garnish suggestions. TIP: Taste and adjust the sweetness of your cocktail before serving! You’ll have a drink with tart and sweet flavors. NOTE: If making individual servings, use can use a cocktail shaker.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
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