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Festive Sparkling Cranberry Vodka Spritzer

A refreshing holiday cocktail with tart cranberry, smooth vodka, fresh lime, and bubbly sparkling water, garnished festively with cranberries and rosemary.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Cocktail, Drink
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cocktail
  • 2 oz vodka
  • 3 oz cranberry juice
  • 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
  • 2-3 oz sparkling water or club soda
  • ice cubes
Garnish
  • fresh cranberries
  • rosemary sprigs
  • lime wheel

Equipment

  • Highball glass
  • Bar spoon
  • Jigger or measuring tools

Method
 

  1. Fill a highball glass halfway with ice cubes.
  2. Pour in vodka, cranberry juice, and lime juice.
  3. Stir gently to combine.
  4. Top with sparkling water.
  5. Garnish with fresh cranberries, rosemary sprig, and lime wheel.
  6. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a crowd, batch vodka, cranberry, and lime in a pitcher; add sparkling water per glass. Enjoy responsibly—contains alcohol. For mocktail, omit vodka.