When I want a drink that feels festive but still refreshing, I usually make a Prosecco with cranberry and lime cocktail. This cocktail blends the crisp bubbles of Prosecco with the tartness of cranberry juice and the brightness of fresh lime for a balanced, easy-to-enjoy drink.

It’s honestly simple to prepare, and it just makes any gathering feel a bit more special. With only a handful of ingredients, I can quickly throw together a drink that works for pretty much any occasion, day or night.

Prosecco With Cranberry And Lime Cocktail Recipe

This drink is bright, refreshing, and ridiculously easy to make at home. I stick to simple ingredients and tools for a sparkling cocktail that’s got just the right amount of tartness.

John

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Serving Size

Equipment

Champagne or wine flute
Measuring jigger or small measuring cup
Long spoon or cocktail stirrer

Citrus Juicer: For fresh lime juice.
Small bowl (for garnishes, if desired)
Ice (optional, for chilling)

Ingredients

4 oz chilled prosecco
1 oz cranberry juice unsweetened or sweetened, up to you
1/2 oz fresh lime juice

1 tsp simple syrup optional, if you like it sweeter
Fresh cranberries for garnish
Lime wheel or wedge for garnish

Ice cubes optional, for serving

Instructions

Chill the prosecco, cranberry juice, and glass before starting.
Pour the cranberry juice and lime juice into the flute.

Add simple syrup if I want a sweeter taste.
Gently top with prosecco, pouring slowly to avoid overflow.
Stir slowly with a long spoon to combine, taking care not to lose the bubbles.

Drop a few cranberries into the glass and add a lime wheel or wedge to garnish.
Serve immediately, with or without ice.

Notes

If I’m using sweetened cranberry juice, I usually skip the simple syrup. No one wants a sugar bomb. The fresh cranberries are mainly for looks, so don’t stress if you’re out.

For less sweetness, I go with unsweetened juice and either halve the syrup or leave it out. Prosecco brands all taste a bit different, so I’ll try a few and see which one feels right for this recipe.

This cocktail is a good match with light snacks or appetizers. If I’m making drinks for a group, I just scale the ingredients up but keep the same ratios for each glass.

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Tasting Notes

When I take a sip of this Prosecco with cranberry and lime cocktail, the first thing I notice is its sparkling freshness. The bubbles give a light, airy feeling and a little tingle on the tongue.

The cranberry juice brings a mild tartness that balances out the Prosecco’s sweetness. There’s a gentle fruit flavor—never too sharp or too sweet.

Lime adds a zesty, crisp touch. I really like how the citrus plays with both the Prosecco and cranberry.

And honestly, the pinkish-red color in the glass is just lovely.

Flavors Detected

Bubbly fruitiness
Light tartness

Bright citrus notes
Slight sweetness

I find this cocktail super easy to drink. The flavors stay balanced from start to finish. Each sip is clean and refreshing—not too strong, not too heavy.

Substitute

If I don’t have Prosecco on hand, I’ll just grab another sparkling wine. Here are some options I like:

Cava – This Spanish sparkling wine is crisp and actually works really well in this cocktail.
Champagne – It’s a splurge, but wow, the taste gets richer and deeper.

Sparkling Rosé – Gives a little fruity kick and that fun pink hue.
Club Soda (Non-Alcoholic) – If I’m skipping alcohol, this does the trick.

No cranberry juice? I’ll reach for one of these instead:

Pomegranate juice
Raspberry juice
Cherry juice

Sometimes I’m out of lime, so I improvise:

Lemon juice – It’s bright, tart, honestly pretty close to lime.
Limeade – Sweeter, softer, and kind of fun if you’re in the mood.

Equipment:

Wine glass or flute
Measuring cup or jigger

Spoon for stirring

Ingredients:

4 oz sparkling wine (or whatever you have)

2 oz cranberry juice (or a swap from above)
½ oz lime juice (or a substitute)
Ice (totally optional)

Instructions:

Pour cranberry juice and lime juice into your glass.
Top it off with sparkling wine.

Stir gently—don’t go wild, just enough to mix.
Add ice if you’re feeling it.
If you’ve got a lime wheel or some cranberries, toss them in for garnish. Why not?

Prosecco with Cranberry and Lime Cocktail Recipe