Rumchata Cranberry Fizz Cocktail Recipe
This Rumchata Cranberry Fizz is all about creamy and tart flavors coming together for a balanced sip. The steps, tools, and ingredients? All straightforward and easy to find.
Equipment
- I use a cocktail shaker to mix everything up,
- A jigger to get the measurements right—though sometimes I eyeball it if I’m feeling bold.
- A fine mesh strainer comes in handy to catch any little bits of ice or fruit.
- And a tall glass, like a highball or Collins, is perfect for letting the fizz develop up top.
- I keep a long spoon nearby too, in case I want to stir instead of shake.
- For garnishes, a small paring knife is nice for cutting lime wedges or orange slices.
Ingredients
Here’s a quick table for a single serving:
- Rumchata 2 oz
- Cranberry juice 2 oz
- Lemon-lime soda/club soda 2 oz
- Fresh lime juice 0.5 oz
- Simple syrup optional 0.5 oz
- Ice As needed
- Garnish optional As needed
Instructions
- I usually start by chilling my glass with some ice and water, then dumping that out before building the drink.
- In the shaker, I add Rumchata, cranberry juice, lime juice, and a bit of simple syrup if I’m feeling it.
- Fill the shaker with ice, close it up, and shake for about 15 seconds.
- After shaking, I strain the mix into my chilled glass over fresh ice.
- Pour the soda on top and give it a gentle stir.
- Adding the soda last keeps that fizz alive and makes the drink nice and bubbly.
- For garnish, I’ll toss in fresh cranberries, a lime wedge, or a sprig of mint—depends on my mood.
- Best to serve this right away so the fizz is still crisp and the flavors are fresh.
Notes
Honestly, I think this drink is at its best when it’s really cold. Fresh lime juice makes a big difference in tartness, and I’ll sometimes experiment with different sodas just to see what happens.
If I want it less sweet, I go for club soda and skip the syrup. For parties, doubling or tripling the recipe and shaking in batches works great.
I keep the garnish simple—no need to fuss. The creamy Rumchata with that bite from the cranberry? It’s a combo I come back to a lot.
One thing: don’t let the soda sit too long before serving or it’ll go flat. If I’m making a big batch ahead, I only add the soda right before pouring out the drinks.