White Cranberry Spritz Cocktail
A light, bubbly spritz featuring white cranberry juice, vodka, a kiss of elderflower, fresh lime, and a sparkling topper. Crisp, festive, and ready in minutes.
Equipment
- Highball glass or wine glass
- Cocktail shaker or mixing glass
- Bar spoon
- Measuring jigger
- Small strainer
- Ice cubes
- Small plate
Ingredients
- 3 oz White cranberry juice
- 1 oz Vodka
- 0.5 oz Elderflower liqueur or white grape juice for sweetness
- 0.5 oz Lime juice fresh
- 2 oz Prosecco or sparkling water
- Ice cubes to fill the glass
- Fresh cranberries for garnish
- Rosemary sprig for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
- Add vodka, white cranberry juice, elderflower liqueur, and lime juice.
- Shake briefly to chill, then strain into a chilled highball glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with prosecco (or sparkling water) and give a gentle stir.
- Garnish with fresh cranberries and a rosemary sprig. Serve immediately.
Notes
Serve right away to keep the fizz lively. For a sweeter spritz, use lemon-lime soda or ginger ale instead of sparkling water. For a mocktail, skip the vodka and prosecco, and use white grape juice plus soda.