Simple Cranberry Cocktail {Cranberry Mocktail} – The Gifted Gabber

I know what you’re here looking for. You want an easy Christmas cranberry cocktail. Or maybe it is Thanksgiving cocktail recipes you are after? Am I right? Well, you are in luck! This easy cranberry cocktail is the easiest drink – made of vodka with cranberry juice.  

Yep, this super simple vodka cranberry cocktail has been my go-to party drink for the last five years or so. It is basically three ingredients that you can add by the glass or by the pitcher. I have served this vodka cranberry drink at my gift wrapping party for a low-key drink to sip on while we wrap our gifts. I love how pretty the red drink glows in my petite wine glasses.

One option is to make a pitcher of this cranberry cocktail with the cranberry juice, the Sprite, and the vodka already mixed together. Guests can simply refill their glass whenever they wish.

Providing a Cranberry Juice Mocktail Option

Another option is to offer a cranberry juice mocktail instead of a cocktail. Simply, mix up a batch of cranberry mocktail (equal parts cranberry juice and Sprite only) into a big pitcher. Then, let the guests add in however much vodka they want into their glass. This way, if you have guests who don’t care for the vodka or do not drink alcohol at all, you are all set to make everyone happy! This way, if you are hosting an alcohol-free family party or a kids’ party, your cranberry mocktail is a festive and appropriate Christmas drink for everyone. Be sure to provide the garnishes for both the cranberry juice mocktail or the vodka cranberry cocktail. 

Variations of Cranberry Cocktail

Vodka cranberry drinks are an easy way to bring the festive vibe of cranberries into your party. Also, there are so many cranberry juice combinations nowadays. The sky is the limit on your drink combinations. There is cran-grape, cranberry-raspberry, cranberry with mango, cranberry with blood orange, etc. You can also choose from real cranberry juice (100% cranberry juice), light cranberry juice, or diet cranberry juice. This vodka and cranberry concoction is easy to switch up by modifying for a white cranberry juice cocktail. 

Mixed drinks with cranberry juice are so versatile. The sky is the limit with cranberry vodka drink recipes!

I like to garnish the cranberry juice and vodka drink with fresh cranberries and sprigs of rosemary. But if I don’t have those extras on hand, I just throw the drink together with the three main ingredients of Sprite, cranberry juice, and vodka.

I hope you and your guests enjoy this cranberry mixed drink all season long!

Cranberry Cocktail – The Only Christmas Drink for Your Holiday Party

This cranberry cocktail couldn't be any easier! With so many mixing options, you can make this fun holiday drink into a mocktail or a stout vodka and cranberry cocktail.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings 8 -10 servings

Calories 203 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 5 cups Cranberry Juice or cranberry juice blend
• 5 cups Sprite
• 1 cup Vodka optional

Instructions

 

• In a gallon pitcher or a glass, combine equal parts cranberry juice and Sprite.
• If desired, add in 8 ounces (1 cup) of vodka to the pitcher. (If using a glass to make individual drinks, add one small jigger.)
• Note: Amounts of vodka will vary by preference to taste and strength of drink. Suggestion: start with 1 cup of vodka per pitcher or 1 small jigger per glass and adjust to suit taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 203kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 18mgPotassium: 122mgFiber: 1gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 71IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg

Keyword cocktail, cranberry, cranberry vodka, mocktail, vodka and cranberry

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