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a glass of sparkling cranberry cocktail with vodka plus some fresh cranberries and rosemary sprigs.
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5 from 2 votes

Best Sparkling Cranberry Cocktail

Make this sparkling Cranberry Cocktail with fruit juices, vodka, and sparkling water in just 5 minutes, and have one of the most delicious and festive cocktails for your Holidays. It's gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and low-carb (not keto).
Course:Drink
Cuisine:American
Keywords:cranberry cocktail, cranberry juice, orange juice, quick recipe, sparkling, sparkling water, vodka
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 7 people
Calories144.3 kcal
Cost $ 1.00 per person

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

How to Store
FRIDGE: You can mix the juices and vodka ahead and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Right before serving, stir in the sparkling water and ice.

Nutrition

Calories: 144.3kcal | Carbohydrates: 16.2g | Protein: 0.8g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 13.1mg | Potassium: 198.7mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 14.7g | Vitamin A: 174.2IU | Vitamin C: 42.2mg | Calcium: 16.1mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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