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Vodka Cranberry

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Updated: 03/12/21

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Also known as a Cape Cod, Vodka and cranberry juice go together like two star crossed lovers in this classic cocktail sure to be followed by another!

Our recipe has the best ratio for the perfect cocktail.

Two glasses of Vodka Cranberry recipe with ice and lime wedges

This dynamic duo provides the perfect combination of smooth and sweet, to be enjoyed no matter what the season!

Vodka Cranberry Recipe

The recipe for a Vodka Cranberry involves minimal ingredients and time, but delivers in flavor. Combine 1 1/2 ounces vodka and 5 ounces cranberry juice in a glass on the rocks or with ice.

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How to Make a Vodka Cranberry

The beloved Vodka Cranberry has only two ingredients:

  • Vodka
  • Cranberry Juice – we recommend using cranberry cocktail rather than 100% cranberry juice, which is very tart with no sweetness.

Simply combine the vodka and cranberry juice. Mix together and pour into a tumbler filled with ice.

Add a splash of grapefruit juice for a Sea Breeze!

How to Serve

The rich, red color of the cranberry juice makes this drink not only easy on the taste buds but easy on the eyes as well. The Vodka Cranberry cocktail is typically served over ice in a tumbler. Garnishing with a lime wedge is optional, but I would recommend it!

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4.67 from 3 votes

Vodka Cranberry

Serves: 1 drink
(tap # to scale)
Prep: 2 minutes
Total: 2 minutes
Vodka and cranberry juice go together like two star crossed lovers in this classic cocktail sure to be followed by another!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 ounces Vodka
  • 5 ounces Cranberry Juice

Instructions

  • FIll a glass with ice
  • Combine the vodka and cranberry juice and pour into the glass with ice
  • Garnish and enjoy
Author: Nathan Longley
Course: Drinks
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Nathan Longley has been his wife’s personal bar tender for as long as he can remember. While he most often enjoys a cold beer, he is known to love our vodka gimlet.

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  1. Barbie says

    Very nice!! 😉

  2. John says

    5 stars
    Delicious and refreshing

  3. Sally says

    4 stars
    Very nice. Cool and crisp.

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