Pomegranate Vanilla Vodka Spritz Cocktail
Sweet-tart pomegranate, smooth vanilla, crisp vodka, and fizzy sparkling water combine in this easy, colorful spritz—delicious for parties or relaxed evenings at home.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Strainer
- Jigger or measuring cup
- Tall glass or spritz glass
- Bar spoon
- Citrus juicer
- Ice cubes
Ingredients
- 2 oz pomegranate vodka or plain vodka with splash vanilla extract
- 1 oz pomegranate juice
- 1 oz lime juice fresh
- 0.5 oz simple syrup to taste, optional
- 3 oz sparkling water plain or lime-flavored
- ice cubes
- pomegranate arils for garnish
- lime wheel or twist for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes. Add vodka, pomegranate juice, lime juice, and simple syrup if using. Shake until well chilled.
- Strain into a tall glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with sparkling water and stir gently. Garnish with pomegranate arils and a lime wheel or twist. Serve cold and fizzy.
Notes
Plain vodka with 1/2 tsp vanilla extract works if you don’t have pomegranate vodka. Adjust sweetness with more simple syrup as needed. Chill glass for longer-lasting fizz.