Cranberry and lime create a perfect balance of tart and sweet in this refreshing vodka cocktail. The Cranberry Lime Fizz is easy to make and sure to impress guests at your next gathering.
This drink combines vodka, cranberry juice, lime juice, and sparkling water for a light and bubbly treat.
The bright red color of this cocktail makes it eye-catching and festive. It’s great for holidays or any time you want a fun, fruity drink.
The fizz from the sparkling water adds a nice touch that elevates it above a basic mixed drink.
You can adjust the sweetness by using more or less cranberry juice. Adding a lime wedge garnish gives it an extra pop of color and flavor.
This recipe is quick to prepare, so you can easily make it for one person or scale it up for a crowd.
Cranberry Lime Fizz Vodka Cocktail Recipe
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or measuring cup
- Muddler
- Highball glass
- Ice
- Strainer
- Bar spoon
- Knife for cutting limes
Ingredients
For one cocktail, you’ll need:
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 2-3 lime wedges
- Club soda
- Ice
- Lime wheel and cranberries for garnish optional
Use good quality vodka for the best taste. Fresh lime juice works better than bottled.
Instructions
- Put lime wedges in the shaker and muddle gently.
- Add vodka, cranberry juice, lime juice, and simple syrup.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake for 10-15 seconds.
- Fill a highball glass with fresh ice.
- Strain the mixture into the glass.
- Top with club soda and stir gently.
- Garnish with a lime wheel and cranberries if desired.
Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness as needed. Add more simple syrup for sweetness or lime juice for tartness.
Notes
Tasting Notes
The Cranberry Lime Fizz Vodka Cocktail offers a refreshing blend of flavors. Its taste is tart and sweet, with a crisp finish.
The first sip reveals a bright cranberry taste. This fruit’s natural tartness shines through, balanced by a hint of sweetness.
Lime adds a zesty kick to the drink. Its citrus notes complement the cranberry, creating a lively flavor combination.
Vodka provides a smooth backdrop. It doesn’t overpower the other ingredients, letting the fruit flavors take center stage.
The fizz element brings a light, bubbly texture. It enhances the drink’s refreshing quality and adds a pleasant tingle on the tongue.
This cocktail is best enjoyed cold. The chilled temperature brings out the fruity flavors and makes for a more invigorating drink.
Substitute
If you don’t have cranberry juice or lime on hand, you can still make a tasty vodka cocktail. Try using other fruit juices instead. Orange juice works well and gives a sunny flavor.
Grapefruit juice adds a tart kick.
For a non-citrus option, try pomegranate juice. It has a rich red color like cranberry. Apple juice can work too for a sweeter drink.
No fresh limes? Bottled lime juice is okay in a pinch. Lemon juice can also stand in.
For the fizz, swap club soda with ginger ale or lemon-lime soda.
Don’t have vodka? Gin makes a good substitute. It adds herbal notes to the drink. White rum is another option for a tropical twist.
Here’s a quick list of subs:
- Orange juice for cranberry
- Grapefruit juice for lime
- Gin for vodka
- Ginger ale for club soda
Mix and match these swaps to create your own unique cocktail. Just keep the ratios similar to the original recipe. You’ll end up with a tasty drink, even without the exact ingredients.