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Cranberry Ginger Fizz Cocktail

A bright and festive cocktail combining tart cranberry, sharp lime, and warm ginger for a bubbly, comforting drink that's perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 cocktails
Course: Cocktail, Drink
Cuisine: American, Festive
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cocktail Base
  • 1 cup cranberry juice cocktail, chilled Choose a clean, crisp cranberry juice for best flavor.
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup ginger liqueur Or substitute with 2 tbsp grated fresh ginger simmered with 1/4 cup simple syrup and strained.
  • 8 oz vodka Approximately 1 cup.
  • 2 cups ginger beer, chilled
For Garnish
  • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries For garnish.
  • 4 pieces lime wheels For garnish.
  • 1 bunch fresh mint sprigs For garnish.
  • as needed ice cubes For serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Chill all liquid ingredients and set out four tall glasses, a cocktail shaker, and plenty of ice.
Shake the Cocktail Base
  1. Fill the shaker with ice, then add the cranberry juice cocktail, lime juice, ginger liqueur, and vodka. Secure the lid and shake hard for about 15 seconds.
Build the Drink
  1. Fill each of the four glasses with ice cubes, then add a few fresh cranberries to each glass.
  2. Strain the shaken mixture evenly among the glasses, filling each about two-thirds full.
Add the Ginger Beer
  1. Top each glass with chilled ginger beer, pouring it slowly down the side of the glass to preserve the fizz.
  2. Give each cocktail a gentle stir to blend without losing carbonation.
Garnish and Serve
  1. Finish each glass with a lime wheel and a sprig of fresh mint, then serve immediately.

Notes

For a non-alcoholic version, omit the vodka and ginger liqueur, and add more ginger beer. Make sure to chill all ingredients before mixing for the best flavor.