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Cranberry Vodka | The Santa Cocktail

By: D. Durand Worthey  »  Updated: November 18, 2022  »   View our disclosure policy

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Take a break from wrapping presents, and have a Merry Little Christmas with this easy Cranberry Vodka Christmas cocktail!

How to make a Cranberry Vodka

Cranberry Vodka | The Santa Cocktail

Vodka – So for this recipe you can use a plain vodka or whip up this cranberry vodka. I loved cranberry as it enhances the flavors even more. 

Sweet Vermouth – This is going to sweeten the cocktail quite a bit. If you don’t you can use Campari or Pimm’s! 

Triple Sec – Enhance with a splash of Triple Sec. This is a super delicious pairing to the cocktail. 

Ginger Beer – So ginger beer is pretty spicy and will give your cocktail give you a kick. 

Rosemary – I used rosemary to garnish but you are able!

Ingredients:

  • ice
  • 1 1/2 ounces vodka or cranberry vodka
  • 1/2 ounce sweet vermouth (campari or pimm’s works too)
  • ¾ ounce triple sec
  • 3 ounces of ginger beer
  • 1 sprig of rosemary
  • fresh ice cubes

Making a Christmas cocktail

Directions:

  1. Add cranberry vodka, sweet vermouth, and sparkling red grape juice in a cocktail shaker. Add 2 -3 ice cubes and shake 4 to 5 times.
  2. Strain into a chilled glass filled with ice cubes.
  3. Garnish with candy cane and a sprig of rosemary.
  4. Serve.

What if I don’t have a cocktail shaker? 

If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, no worries. Just simply add ingredients into a mason jar or glass. Then just place the lid on the jar and shake. Then you will pour into the glass, and I like to hold the lid to keep the ice in the jar. 

Can I add a splash of cranberry juice to cocktail? 

Go right ahead and add in a splash or two of cranberry juice in the cocktail. This is going to really give your drink a lot more of a cranberry flavor, and offer a tart component. 

What is a substitute for ginger beer? 

Ginger beer holds a really sharp bite, but you can easily swap with ginger ale. You will find the flavor of the cocktail lacks a little but overall it is going to have a similar flavor. 

Is ginger beer the same as soda?

Ginger beer is made with fermented ginger and sugar, it is going to have a very strong flavor. Soda is not made that way and is a carbonated beverage with a hint of ginger. 

Is ginger beer actually alcohol?

Ginger beer does not have alcohol in it, it is just a mixer ingredient for drinks and cocktails. 

What flavor is sweet vermouth? 

Sweet vermouth is a sweet and spicy with a tad bit of bitterness to it. You will find it is a dry flavor similar to a white wine. It is used a lot in mixed drinks and a variety of cocktails. 

 

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