The Frosted Cranberry

The Frosted Cranberry is a bright, bubbly cocktail perfect for holiday celebrations. With the tartness of cranberry juice, the crisp fizz of ginger ale, and the smooth kick of vodka, this drink strikes a delightful balance of flavors. Festive cranberry garnish makes it a holiday showstopper.

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The Frosted Cranberry

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Prep Time: 4 minutes minutes

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Christmas, Christmas cocktails, Christmas drinks, christmas vodka cocktails, cranberry, cranberry cocktails, easy christmas cocktails

Servings: 1

Author: Paul Kushner

Equipment

• Highball Glass
• Jigger
• Bar Spoon
• Cocktail pick

Ingredients

• 2 oz vodka
• 3 oz cranberry juice
• 3 oz ginger ale
• cranberries for garnish

Instructions

• Fill a highball or rocks glass with ice.
• Pour vodka and cranberry juice over the ice.
• Top with ginger ale and gently stir to combine.
• Garnish by skewering cranberries onto a cocktail pick or floating them on top of the drink for a festive presentation.

Notes

Pro Tips

• Use chilled cranberry juice and ginger ale to keep the drink refreshingly cool.
• For added elegance, rim the glass with sugar by dipping the rim in water or cranberry juice and then coating it in granulated sugar.
• Add a sprig of rosemary for a fragrant holiday garnish.

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Tasting Notes

The Frosted Cranberry offers a crisp, refreshing profile with a vibrant blend of sweet and tart cranberry, effervescent ginger ale, and a clean vodka base. The garnish of fresh cranberries adds a touch of festive cheer to every sip.