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Cranberry cocktails are so bright and beautiful. Also, they are generally quite easy to make.
The brightness of cranberry with that tart finish even in the sweeter drinks just suits the holidays (and rich holiday food) perfectly.
So it’s no wonder that cranberry cocktails are served at so many fall and winter holiday events.
You don’t have to wait for the fall holidays, though.
Start practicing your mixologist skills now to find out how refreshing so many of these are year round!
Barkeep, set me up!
Vodka Cranberry
First up is our very own sparkling vodka cranberry cocktail.
This cocktail was created out of our love of sparkling water and whole cranberries.
We make our own sparkling water at home with our SodaStream but you can buy club soda or seltzer at the grocery store.
This cocktail would also be delicious if you used Topo Chico.
I like to keep things simple, which is why this cocktail only has four ingredients.
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Cranberry Moscow Mule
Moscow mules are super popular drinks and sometimes I wonder if that is simply because they come in such a fun copper mug.
This is why I have nothing but respect for the cranberry spin on this popular drink.
You are probably accustomed to the ginger beer and vodka that goes in the mule. What you will get with this drink also is cranberries, cranberry juice and lime.
This is one of those cocktail recipes that you will want to make even in the summer because it is refreshing all year around.
Why should Christmas get all the fun?
Cranberry Margarita Recipe
We all love a good margarita. They are refreshing and tasty all at the same time. However, the traditional margarita doesn’t quite scream “winter holiday.”
But you know what does holler winter holiday loud and clear?
A cranberry margarita with a rosemary sprig in it totally sings jingle bells.
And another lovely point about this cranberry cocktail is that it only requires a few ingredients.
Cranberry Prosecco Cocktail
Bubbly drinks are just fun. They are cheerful and there is a reason that people use them for toasts.
The bubbles floating up inspire conversation. When Prosecco is being served you will often hear laughter, toasts to the hosts, and cheerful conversations.
At the holidays you can make this cocktail even more fun by adding in cranberry juice and orange liqueur.
Cranberry Mojito
This cranberry mojito is easy to make and quite delicious.
Pink Fizz Cranberry and Gin Cocktail
Are you looking for a cranberry and gin cocktail to serve at your next party? If so, you are going to love this Pink Fizz Cocktail.
Rose World Cocktail
This Rose World cocktail is a vibrant blend of vodka and cranberry, but the real magic comes from a surprising ingredient: rose water.
Cape Cod Cocktail
If you love to knock back cranberry juice and any alcoholic beverage that has cranberry juice in it, then you have definitely come to the right place!
Soju Cape Cod Cocktail
This 3-ingredient soju Cape Cod—bright, tangy, and ice-cold—mixes up in minutes for a Korean vodka kick.
Cranberry Cosmopolitan
Cosmos are so Sex and the City, right? It is impossible to drink a cosmo and not feel sophisticated.
Plus, cosmos are just pretty.
Be sure to use unsweetened cranberry juice in this cosmopolitan cocktail. As noted in the recipe you can then sweeten to your desired flavor with simple syrup.
It is better to control the sweetness level yourself than get pummeled with it at the start.
The bottom line
Cranberries, whole or sauced, frozen or fresh, raw or cooked, juiced or in a compote and covering Brie, are one of my favorite everythings.
Their ruby-red hue, cheerful bobbing in drinks, and lovely, super tart flavor are versatile and piquant.
Once you’ve chosen your favorite cranberry cocktail recipes, stay tuned for more cranberry recipes here at CookingChew.com coming soon!
