Cranberry Vodka Lemonade Shaker
A quick and easy bright cocktail blending crisp vodka with tart cranberry and natural lemonade for a perfectly balanced, refreshing sip. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together vodka, cranberry juice, natural lemonade for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 1.5 oz cranberry juice
- 2 oz natural lemonade
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 lime wheel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker to the brim with ice cubes and pour in 2 oz vodka, 1.5 oz cranberry juice, 2 oz natural lemonade, 1/2 oz simple syrup, and 1/2 oz fresh lime juice.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled Collins glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Step 4: Garnish by sliding a thin lime wheel onto the rim for a bright citrus accent.
