Sparkling Cranberry Vodka Punch Recipe
Written by 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.