This Cranberry Spritzer Recipe is such a huge hit for the Holidays, but can be enjoyed any time of year. This delicious cocktail is made with a splash of vodka for adults, but can easily be turned into a Holiday mocktail for kids to enjoy!
Cranberry Spritzer Cocktail
This cranberry spritzer (aka Reindeer Spritzer) is perfect for Christmas! Holiday flavors of cranberry and sparkling ginger that can be spiked with vodka for adults or turned into a mocktail that kids can enjoy.
Everyone will love this cranberry spritzer cocktail and it’s so simple to make! Along with this holiday cocktail, I have a few other cocktail recipes that you might enjoy. Of course no holiday party is complete without Spiked Holiday Punch! Our Jack Frost Cocktail is a great way to usher in Old Man Winter! If a warmer drink sounds more appealing, then our Boozy Peppermint Mocha will work perfectly!
Ingredients Needed
You just need 4-ingredients for this Holiday spritzer depending if you use the vodka.
- Cranberry Juice – make sure you are using cranberry juice cocktail.
- Vodka – use any vodka you prefer.
- Lemonade – make fresh lemonade or store-bought lemonade.
- Ginger Ale – any brand.
- Garnishing – fresh cranberries and rosemary (optional).
How To Make A Cranberry Spritzer
This Holiday drink is so simple and can be made with or without alcohol.
Cranberry Spritzer with Vodka
- Add all your ingredients into a medium pitcher, stir to combine and chill.
- Once chilled, mix in the Ginger Ale.
- Pour the punch into glasses filled with ice.
- Garnish with fresh cranberries and sprigs of rosemary.
Cranberry Mocktail
Simply leave out the vodka and proceed. This is still a delicious Holiday drink without the alcohol and that way the kids can enjoy it!
Tips and Variations
- Serving – This can be served in a punch bowl (or large pitcher) for parties or in individual glasses. Make sure it’s nicely chilled before serving.
- Cranberry Juice – Make sure you Do NOT use unsweetened cranberry juice. You need cranberry juice cocktail (or sweetened cranberry juice).
- Don’t skip the Chilling – This allows the flavors to mingle. Then you’ll want to add the ginger ale right before serving to keep the bubbles. This way you don’t lose the fizz which makes this spritzer cocktail extra special.
- Variations – you can experiment with other flavors by replacing the cranberry with sweetened pomegranate juice (or any other juices). Use fresh mint instead of rosemary for garnishing or add in lemon slices.
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Cranberry Spritzer Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup cranberry juice cocktail
- 1 cup Vodka
- 1 cup prepared lemonade
- 1 cup Ginger Ale chilled
- fresh cranberries and rosemary for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the cranberry juice, vodka and lemonade in a glass pitcher and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
- Mix in the ginger ale right before serving.
- Pour into glasses filled with ice.
- Garnish with fresh cranberries and rosemary (optional).
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