Cranberry Vodka Sparkler with Rosemary
A crisp and festive cocktail blending tart cranberry with smooth vodka, topped with sparkling wine and fresh rosemary for an herbaceous aroma. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together vodka, cranberry juice (unsweetened), and fresh lime juice 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 160 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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
- 1.5 oz vodka
- 1 oz cranberry juice (unsweetened)
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup (1:1)
- 3 oz brut sparkling wine
- 1 fresh rosemary sprig
- as needed ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes and add 1.5 oz vodka, 1 oz unsweetened cranberry juice, 1/2 oz fresh lime juice, and 1/2 oz simple syrup.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled flute glass without ice.
- Step 4: Top gently with 3 oz brut sparkling wine.
- Step 5: Slap a fresh rosemary sprig between your palms to release the aroma and place it upright in the glass as a garnish.
