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Vodka Cranberry

A refreshing and simple cocktail balancing the tartness of cranberry juice with smooth vodka and a splash of fresh lime juice.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings: 1 glass
Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: American
Calories: 145
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1.5 ounces 45 ml vodka
  • 4 to 5 ounces 120 to 150 ml cranberry juice
  • 0.5 ounce 15 ml fresh lime juice
  • Ice cubes: enough to fill your glass
  • Lime wheel or twist: for garnish optional

Equipment

  • Highball glass
  • Rocks glass
  • Jigger
  • Bar spoon
  • Cocktail shaker
  • Strainer
  • Citrus juicer

Method
 

  1. Chill your highball or rocks glass by filling it with ice and letting it sit for a moment.
  2. Measure 1.5 ounces (45 ml) vodka using a jigger and pour it into a cocktail shaker.
  3. Add 4 to 5 ounces (120 to 150 ml) cranberry juice to the shaker.
  4. Squeeze 0.5 ounce (15 ml) of fresh lime juice into the shaker.
  5. Fill the cocktail shaker with ice and secure the lid.
  6. Shake vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds until well chilled.
  7. Discard the ice from your serving glass and add fresh ice cubes.
  8. Strain the shaken mixture into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
  9. Garnish with a lime wheel or twist and serve immediately.

Notes

Serve immediately while the drink remains properly chilled.