Cranberry Vodka Sunset Cocktail
This vibrant, layered cocktail combines cranberry juice, vodka, orange juice, and grenadine for a stunning sunset effect and a refreshing, sweet-tart flavor. Perfect for impressing guests—no bartending experience required!
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Strainer
- Highball glass or stemless wine glass
- Bar spoon
- Measuring jigger
- Ice cubes
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 3 oz cranberry juice sweetened or unsweetened
- 2 oz orange juice fresh-squeezed preferred
- 0.5 oz grenadine
- ice cubes for shaking and serving
- orange slice garnish
- fresh cranberries garnish
Instructions
- Fill shaker with ice. Add vodka, cranberry juice, and orange juice. Shake gently to chill.
- Strain into a highball glass filled with ice.
- Slowly pour grenadine down the side of the glass so it settles at the bottom. Do not stir.
- Garnish with orange slice and/or fresh cranberries. Serve immediately.
Notes
For best layers, pour the grenadine slowly. Add more orange juice for sweetness, or more cranberry for tartness. Serve right away to keep the color separation.