Wicked Ruby Fizz
A sparkling cocktail combining tart cranberry and bright orange flavors with a smooth vodka base, finished with a lively fizz to enchant your palate. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together Vodka, Cranberry juice, and Fresh orange 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 190 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
- 2 oz Vodka
- 1.5 oz Cranberry juice
- 1 oz Fresh orange juice
- 0.5 oz Simple syrup
- 2 oz Club soda
- as needed Ice cubes
- 1 piece for garnish Orange twist
- 3 for garnish Fresh cranberries
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 2 oz vodka, 1.5 oz cranberry juice, 1 oz fresh orange juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is cold and frosty.
- Step 3: Strain the cocktail into a chilled Collins glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Step 4: Top with 2 oz club soda and stir gently with a bar spoon for 10 seconds to blend.
- Step 5: Garnish by threading 3 fresh cranberries on a cocktail pick and placing an orange twist on the rim, expressing its oils over the surface before setting.









