Cranberry Orange Fizz Cocktail Recipe
This tasty drink mixes cranberry and orange flavors with a bubbly twist. It's easy to make and perfect for parties or relaxing at home.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or measuring cup
- Citrus juicer
- Cocktail glass
- Ice
Ingredients
For one Cranberry Orange Fizz cocktail, you'll need:
- 2 oz cranberry juice
- 1 oz fresh orange juice
- 1 oz vodka
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- Club soda
- Ice
- Orange slice and cranberries for garnish
Use unsweetened cranberry juice for a tart flavor. Fresh orange juice tastes best. Pick a good quality vodka. Simple syrup adds sweetness. Club soda gives the drink its fizz.
Instructions
Follow these steps to make the cocktail:
- Fill the shaker with ice.
- Add cranberry juice, orange juice, vodka, and simple syrup.
- Shake well for about 10 seconds.
- Fill a tall glass with ice.
- Strain the mixture into the glass.
- Top with club soda.
- Stir gently.
- Garnish with an orange slice and a few cranberries.
Shake the drink well to chill it and mix flavors. Add club soda last to keep the fizz.
Notes
This recipe is easy to adjust. For a stronger drink, add more vodka. For less alcohol, use less vodka or skip it.
Try different juices like grapefruit or lemon for new flavors.
Make a big batch for parties by multiplying the recipe. Keep the club soda separate and add it to each glass when serving. This keeps the drink fizzy.
The cocktail tastes best when served right away while it's cold and bubbly.