Palm Springs Cocktail Recipe
Written by Kick back with our simple Palm Springs cocktail recipe! Combining vodka, pineapple juice, cranberry juice, and lime, this rejuvenating cocktail is just right for those early spring evenings.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 213
Ingredients
- 2 oz Vodka
- 4 oz pineapple juice
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- ½ oz fresh lime juice
- Cherry - for garnish
- Ice cubes
Equipment
- Highball Glass
- Measuring Jigger
- Stirrer or Bar Spoon
Instructions
- Fill your highball glass with ice cubes.
- Squeeze in half ½ oz fresh lime juice.
- Add 1 oz cranberry juice to the mix.
- Pour 2 oz Vodka over the ice.
- Fill up with approximately 4 oz pineapple juice.
- Use a bar spoon to stir the ingredients gently.
- Garnish with a cherry and serve immediately.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Vodka: If you're out of vodka, you can use white rum for a slightly different flavor profile. I've also used tequila for a more Mexican-inspired version.
- Pineapple Juice: If you don't have pineapple juice, orange juice can work as a substitute, although it will change the taste slightly.
- Cranberry Juice: In a pinch, pomegranate juice can replace cranberry juice, adding a slightly different tartness to the cocktail.
Making a Pitcher of Palm Springs Cocktail:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 16 oz of vodka, 32 oz of pineapple juice, 4 oz of lime juice, and 8 oz of cranberry juice.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the vodka, pineapple, lime and cranberry juice. Stir well.
- Serve: Pour the mixture into individual ice-filled highball glasses, garnish and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Vodka Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic vodka substitute; these are available and reasonably mimic vodka's clean taste.
- Proceed As Usual: Use this non-alcoholic substitute instead of the regular vodka, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.