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Vodka Cranberry

A refreshing cocktail made with vodka, cranberry juice, and fresh lime juice.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: American
Calories: 145
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 ounces vodka
  • 4 ounces cranberry juice
  • 0.5 ounce fresh lime juice
  • Ice cubes
  • Lime wheel or cranberries for garnish

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger
  • Bar spoon
  • Strainer
  • Highball glass
  • Citrus juicer
  • Cocktail pick or bar tool for garnish

Method
 

  1. Fill a highball glass completely with ice cubes.
  2. Pour 2 ounces of vodka into a jigger and add it to the shaker filled with ice.
  3. Measure 4 ounces of cranberry juice and add it to the shaker.
  4. Cut a lime in half and juice it to extract about 0.5 ounce of fresh lime juice. Add this to the shaker.
  5. Add enough ice to the shaker to fill it about halfway. Cap it securely.
  6. Shake vigorously for about 10 to 12 seconds.
  7. Strain the mixture from the shaker into your ice-filled highball glass.
  8. Garnish with a lime wheel or drop a few fresh cranberries into the glass.

Notes

Serve chilled and enjoy as a refreshing cocktail.