White Cranberry Apple Cider Cocktail
This refreshing fall cocktail blends crisp white cranberry juice with spiced apple cider and vodka, topped with a fizzy finish and garnished with fresh fruit and spices.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Measuring jigger
- Cutting board and knife
- Bar spoon
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Highball or stemmed glass
- Ice cube tray
- Pitcher (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 cup apple cider chilled
- 1 cup white cranberry juice chilled
- 2 oz vodka or rum, whiskey, or brandy
- 1 oz lime juice or lemon juice
- 1 oz simple syrup optional, to taste
- 2 oz ginger ale or prosecco or sparkling water
- apple slices for garnish
- orange wedges or pears, for garnish
- cinnamon sticks or cloves/star anise
- pomegranate juice optional splash
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
- Add apple cider, white cranberry juice, vodka, and citrus juice.
- Add simple syrup if using, and shake for 10–15 seconds.
- Strain into a glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with ginger ale, prosecco, or sparkling water.
- Stir gently and garnish with apple slices, citrus wedges, or a cinnamon stick.
Notes
Swap sweeteners and bubbles to suit your taste. Spice it up with warming flavors like cinnamon or clove. Serve in a pitcher for gatherings and let guests top their glass with their preferred fizz.