Enjoy a sweet and bubbly beverage this holiday season with this Cranberry Fizz Cocktail. It does more than taste delicious. It'll match your festive decorations, too!
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the ultimate Christmas party cocktail
Fa la la la la! The holidays are the most joyful time of the year—and they're great for yummy and festive cocktails!
This Cranberry Fizz Cocktail is a great option for your next Christmas party. Whether it's an Ugly Sweater, Favorite Things, or White Elephant party, this sweet and bubbly drink is perfect for the occasion. You can enjoy quite a few glasses without the nasty hangover thanks to some diet cranberry juice, which is low in sugar.
In addition to the delicious taste and no hangover bonus, this fizzy cocktail is also gorgeous! Garnished with fresh rosemary, pomegranate seeds, and cranberries, it'll fit in great with your holiday lights, garland, and other decorations. 😉
What you need to make this Cranberry Fizz Cocktail
Ice: You definitely want to enjoy this cocktail cold.
Vodka: I used cranberry flavored vodka.
Truly Cranberry Fizz: I love the subtle flavor in this carbonated drink. However, you can substitute ginger ale, club soda, or cranberry bubbly if needed.
Diet Cranberry Pomegranate Juice: I used OceanSpray.
Pomegranate Seeds: So fun for garnish.
Fresh Rosemary: For garnish.
Tools you'll need
To make these Cranberry Fizz Cocktails, you'll need cocktail glasses, a shot glass, a jigger, and a spoon.
How to make this Cranberry Fizz Cocktail
- Grab your cocktail glasses and add ice into each one.
- Pour 1.5oz of vodka into each glass.
- Split 1 can of Truly Cranberry Fizz seltzer into each glass. You can substitute ginger ale or club soda here.
- Fill the remainder of the glasses with cranberry juice and mix with a spoon. Then, garnish with fresh pomegranate seeds, sprigs of rosemary, and cranberries. You could also garnish with limes, mint, or apple slices!
- Cheers!
Ice Liquor (Vodka or Gin) Add carbonation Cranberry Juice Love the color! Make it festive
Cranberry Fizz Cocktail FAQ
How should I store this cocktail?
If you’re going to make this in batches, keep the cocktail in a pitcher without ice. Over time, the ice will just water it down.
Any tips for success?
Use smaller ice cubes! You can accomplish this by using a miniature ice tray like this one or crushed ice. It really adds a level of sophistication to this cocktail and creates a more pleasurable drinking experience. Bumping your lip on those moon shaped cubes from the fridge is no fun. Also, don't use flat soda!!
Why do I need to use diet cranberry juice?
Although I believe the holidays are a time for enjoying and not counting calories/dieting, no one likes a nasty hangover. Diet cranberry juice has less sugar and helps minimize the repercussions the next morning. Obviously, regular cranberry juice will also work fine!
I don't like vodka. Can I use something else?
This Cranberry Fizz Cocktail would also be delicious with gin. The recipe would take a new direction, but you could also try bourbon if that's your thing. I recommend garnishing with a cinnamon stick if you decide to use bourbon!
What is burnt rosemary?
Quite possibly the most perfect holiday cocktail garnish! Burnt rosemary releases a very herbal, fragrant smoke and when used to garnish a cocktail, it brings about flavors like lemon and pine. To do this, simply light a sprig of rosemary using your stovetop burner or a handheld lighter, allow a few of the leaves to burn to ash and dunk straight into your cocktail glass. This extra step can really elevate your cocktail game and bring you to bartender status in no time.
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Cranberry Fizz Cocktail Recipe
Equipment
- Cocktail glasses
- Shot glass
- Jigger
- Spoon
Ingredients
- ½ cup ice
- 3 oz cranberry flavored vodka
- 1 can Truly Cranberry Fizz
- 1 cup Diet Cranberry Pomegranate Juice
- ¼ cup pomegranate seeds
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, for garnish
- ¼ cup cranberries, for garnish
Instructions
- Grab your cocktail glasses and add ice into each one.
- Pour 1.5oz of vodka into each glass.
- Split 1 can of Truly Cranberry Fizz seltzer into each glass. You can substitute ginger ale or club soda here.
- Fill the remainder of the glasses with cranberry juice and mix with a spoon. Then, garnish with fresh pomegranate seeds, sprigs of rosemary, and cranberries. You could also garnish with limes, mint, or apple slices!
- Cheers!
Notes
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1 serving: 13 grams Carbs | 0 grams Fat | 0 grams Protein
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