This easy Sparkling Cranberry Vodka Punch recipe is perfect for the holiday season! It's a mix of vodka, cranberry juice, sugar, sparkling wine, and a dash of lime that makes this drink both festive & refreshing.
Prep time:
1 minute
Mixing time:
1 minute
Servings:
1
Calories:
201
Ingredients
- 1½ oz Vodka
- 1½ oz cranberry juice - preferably unsweetened
- ½ oz fresh lime juice
- ½ oz simple syrup
- 3 oz Sparkling Wine - to top-up
- Lime wheel or fresh cranberries - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Highball Glass
- Shaker
- Cocktail Strainer
- Measuring Jigger
- Stirrer or Bar Spoon
Instructions
- Chill Glass: Stir some ice into your highball glass to chill.
- Add Sugar: Pour ½ oz simple syrup into the shaker.
- Add Lime Juice: Add ½ oz fresh lime juice.
- Add Cranberry Juice: Add 1½ oz cranberry juice (preferably unsweetened).
- Add Vodka: Measure and pour 1½ oz Vodka into the shaker as well.
- Replace Ice: Replace with a generous amount of fresh ice cubes in the highball glass.
- Shake Well: Fill the shaker with ice, close it, and give it a good shake (10-15 seconds).
- Strain: Using the cocktail strainer, strain the mixture into the ice filled glass.
- Top-up: Top-up with approx. 3 oz Sparkling Wine (adjust to the size of your glass).
- Garnish: Drop a few fresh cranberries or a lime wheel into the glass as a garnish and serve immediately.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Vodka: If you don't have vodka, you can substitute gin or white rum. Both will give a different flavor profile but still work well with the cranberry and lime.
- Cranberry Juice: Pomegranate juice is an excellent alternative if you're out of cranberry juice. It has a similar tartness and color.
- Sparkling Wine: If you're not a fan of sparkling wine, you can use club soda for a non-alcoholic fizz or ginger ale for a sweeter option.
Making a Pitcher of Sparkling Cranberry Vodka Punch:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 12 oz of vodka, 16 oz of cranberry juice, 4 oz of lime juice, and 4 oz of simple syrup. Top with sparkling wine as needed.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the vodka, cranberry juice, lime juice, and simple syrup with ice. Stir well.
- Serve: Pour the mixture into individual ice-filled highball glasses, top with sparkling wine, garnish with fresh cranberries and a lime slice, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Vodka Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic vodka substitute available in most supermarkets or online.
- Sparkling Wine Substitute: Opt for a non-alcoholic sparkling wine or club soda for the fizz.
- Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.
Making it Vegan:
This cocktail is already vegan-friendly. Just ensure that the sugar in your simple syrup is vegan (some sugars are processed using bone char). Also, check that your chosen sparkling wine is vegan, as some wines use animal products in the fining process.What is a Sparkling Cranberry Vodka Punch?
A Sparkling Cranberry Vodka Punch is a vodka-based punch cocktail made of cranberry juice, sparkling wine, lime juice, and sugar. This drink is relatively easy to make, requiring only shaking the ingredients. The addition of sparkling wine gives this cocktail its effervescence, it’s an ideal choice for festive occasions due to its vibrant red color and refreshing taste.
What is a Sparkling Cranberry Vodka Punch made of – The ingredients
If you’re looking to make a Sparkling Cranberry Vodka Punch, here’s what you’ll need:
- Vodka: The primary alcoholic component that gives the punch its kick.
- Cranberry Juice: Adds a tart, fruity flavor and a vibrant red color to the punch.
- Lime Juice: Provides a tangy contrast to the sweetness of the other ingredients.
- Simple Syrup: Sweetens the punch and balances out the tartness of the cranberry and lime juices.
- Sparkling Wine: Adds effervescence to the punch, making it light and refreshing.
