Muddled Cranberry and Lingonberry Vilnius Fizz

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A sparkling berry cocktail inspired by the forest fruits common around Vilnius, combining tart cranberries and lingonberries with fresh citrus and a fizzy finish. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together fresh cranberries, lingonberry jam, and fresh lemon 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.

Prep: 7 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 160 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a mixing glass, muddle 10 fresh cranberries with 1 teaspoon of lingonberry jam until the berries are crushed and the jam is well combined.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 ounce of fresh lemon juice, 1.5 ounces of vodka, and 0.5 ounce of simple syrup into the mixing glass.
  3. Step 3: Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes to the brim and stir gently with a bar spoon for 20 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
  4. Step 4: Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled Collins glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
  5. Step 5: Top the drink with 3 ounces of club soda and gently stir once to combine.
  6. Step 6: Garnish with a skewer of 3 fresh cranberries and a thin lemon wheel slid onto the rim.

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