Vodka Cranberry cocktail with fresh cranberries. Cranberries are simmered with maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg then is muddled with mint, vodka, Cointreau, then topped with sparkling water.
Every good party needs that wow factor - the one that has guests talking the next day.
It doesn't need to be complicated. It can be as simple as taking a good party to a great party by adding a signature cocktail to your menu, such as this easy Cranberry Spritzer.
Fresh cranberries are simmered with maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg, for a fresh cranberry base that is muddled with mint, vodka, and Cointreau, then topped with ice and sparkling water. Garnish with some fresh cranberries and fresh mint, and get ready for happy guests!
How To Make Vodka Cranberry Cocktail Spritzer
- Bring cranberries, maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg to a simmer in a medium-sized pot.
- Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often.
- Place about 2-3 TBSP of the cranberry mixture into each copper mug or glass.
- Place 4 mint leaves, 1 oz vodka, 1/2 oz Cointreau into the glass
- Muddle, or mash, well.
- Add ice and sparkling water.
- Garnish with fresh cranberries and a mint leaf.
Vodka Cranberry Cocktail Spritzer can be served with or without alcohol and is just the touch you need at your next bridal shower, baby shower, holiday party, or luncheon.
While you don't need to serve this vodka cranberry in a copper mug, they do look festive and keep drinks super cold. Find my favorite copper mugs here.
Looking for other festive drink recipes? Try my Holiday Irish Cream or for a kid-friendly drink consider Homemade Lemon-Lime Soda.Recie Card
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Vodka Cranberry cocktail, perfect for parties. Fresh cranberries simmer with maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg and then are muddled with mint, vodka, and Cointreau then topped with ice and sparkling water for the perfect, light and refreshing beverage.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp. nutmeg
- 4 oz. vodka (I used Tito's Handmade Vodka)
- 2 oz. cointreau
- 20 leaves fresh mint
- 32 oz. sparkling water (I used Ice Mountain Sparkling Water Orange Flavor)
- ice
Instructions
- Bring cranberries, maple syrup, cinnamon and nutmeg to a simmer in a medium-sized pot.
- Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often.
- Place about 2-3 TBSP of the cranberry mixture into each copper mug or glass.
- Place 4 mint leaves, 1 oz vodka, 1/2 oz Cointreau into the glass
- Muddle, or mash, well.
- Add ice and sparkling water.
- Garnish with fresh cranberries and a mint leaf.
Notes
For a sweeter drink, add a splash of cranberry juice or use 7-up instead of sparkling water.
For a non-alcoholic drink simply omit the vodka and Cointreau
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Roxana says
I am going to try the non alcoholic version. Amazing to use cranberries. Love the tangy sweetness.
Create Kids Club says
Thanks Roxana. It is a great favor combo, I hope you enjoy!
Lindsey pine says
This looks like the perfect holiday cocktail!!
Create Kids Club says
It is so festive Lindsey! 🙂
Amy Gorin says
Wow, this looks amazing!
Create Kids Club says
Thanks Amy!
Anne|Craving Something Healthy says
This is such a pretty holiday drink!
Create Kids Club says
Thank you Anne!
Bailey says
These photos are gorgeous! I love the "cocktail" option (and of course that it's low-cal)!
Create Kids Club says
Thank you, Bailey! The bright vibrant color of the cranberries is so fun to work with! 🙂
Melissa says
So refreshing!
★★★★★
Kathleen says
Is it possible to make a large batch of this a pitcher for a party? If so, how?
Jodi Danen, RDN says
Hi Kathleen! I haven't made it in a large pitcher, but I do think it would work just fine. I would follow the instruction for making the cranberry portion. Then right before the party, I would combine the liquor with all of the cranberry mix, then gently mix in the seltzer water. Garnish with fresh cranberries and mint. I think I'm going to have to give this a try too!