Cranberry Vodka Sour Cocktail
A tart, vibrant cocktail with cranberry, vodka, and lime for a crisp, refreshing sip. Simple, crowd-pleasing, and easy to make at home—perfect for casual nights or get-togethers.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or measuring tool
- Highball glass or rocks glass
- Strainer
- Bar spoon
- Citrus juicer
- Ice cubes
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka plain or citrus vodka
- 1 oz cranberry juice unsweetened preferred
- 1 oz lime juice fresh squeezed
- 0.5 oz simple syrup adjust to taste
- ice cubes for shaking and serving
- sparkling water optional, for topping
- lime wedge or fresh cranberries garnish
Instructions
- Fill your cocktail shaker about halfway with ice cubes.
- Pour in the vodka, cranberry juice, lime juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake well for about 15 seconds, until the shaker is very cold.
- Strain into a highball or rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with a splash of sparkling water if desired.
- Garnish with a lime wedge or a few cranberries and serve immediately.
Notes
Stick with unsweetened cranberry juice for a tart finish. Adjust simple syrup for your preferred sweetness. Citrus vodka can brighten the drink, but plain vodka works well. For parties, batch the base ingredients in a pitcher, then shake individual servings with ice.