Rudolph’s Red Nose Cocktail
A cheerful red holiday cocktail with vodka, cranberry, orange juice, and maraschino—playful, bright, and perfect for winter parties.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Strainer
- Jigger
- Bar spoon
- Rocks glass
- Ice cubes
Ingredients
- 2 oz cranberry juice
- 1 oz orange juice
- 1.5 oz vodka
- 0.5 oz maraschino liqueur
- Ice cubes for shaking and glass
- Maraschino cherry for garnish
- Orange slice or twist for garnish
Instructions
- Fill shaker halfway with ice. Add vodka, cranberry juice, orange juice, and maraschino liqueur.
- Shake firmly for about 15 seconds.
- Fill rocks glass with fresh ice cubes. Strain cocktail into glass.
- Garnish with maraschino cherry and orange slice or twist.
Notes
For a lighter version, increase the orange juice. For a mocktail, replace vodka with sparkling water. Serve chilled for best flavor and color.