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White Cranberry Spritz: A Quick and Easy Drink Recipe

Table of Contents

  • Why the White Cranberry Spritz is the Ultimate Festive Sip: Your Go-To Fast Drink Formulas
  • Betty’s Secret for the Perfect Holiday Refreshment
  • Making Cleanup a Breeze: The Magic of Simple Beverage Mixtures
  • Hosting Stress-Free: Our Best Speedy Cocktail Creations
  • Garnish Goals: Elevating Your White Cranberry Spritz
  • Serving Suggestions and Pairing Ideas
  • Key Takeaways
  • Ingredients
  • Instructions
  • Notes & Tips

Key Takeaways

  • **Effortless Elegance:** Ready in 5 minutes with minimal ingredients.
  • **Festive Flair:** The crisp white cranberry juice and vodka create a beautiful, light holiday hue.
  • **Perfect Fizz:** Club soda or sparkling water ensures a light, bright texture.
  • **Customizable:** Easily adapted into a mocktail for all ages.

The holiday season calls for celebration, but who has hours to spend behind the bar? That’s why I, Betty, am thrilled to share one of my favorite **quick and easy drink recipes** right here on **Betty Cooks**! This White Cranberry Spritz is not only beautiful, but it requires minimal effort, making it the ideal **quick and easy drink recipes** solution for entertaining. If you love a crisp, light spirit, this is the perfect **vodka cocktail** to try tonight. You might even find yourself inspired to create some **easy cocktail recipes videos** of your own!

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Why the White Cranberry Spritz is the Ultimate Festive Sip: Your Go-To Fast Drink Formulas

This cocktail is light, bright, and wonderfully crisp—it’s everything you want in a seasonal beverage without being overly heavy. The white cranberry juice provides a delicate sweetness that perfectly complements the fizz of the club soda, creating a lovely **bubbly** texture. This simple assembly makes it one of the best **simple beverage mixtures** for last-minute gatherings. For more amazing inspiration, check out my full collection at https://www.bettycooks.com.

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Betty’s Secret for the Perfect Holiday Refreshment

Whenever I host, I gravitate towards recipes that allow me to spend time with my guests, not measuring complicated syrups. This recipe truly delivers on being one of those fabulous **quick and easy drink recipes** that impresses without the hassle. It’s always my priority to offer something that feels special but fits perfectly into a busy host’s schedule.

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Making Cleanup a Breeze: The Magic of Simple Beverage Mixtures

What makes this cocktail so appealing is the short ingredient list and straightforward assembly. When you are looking for genuinely **easy simple recipes** that cut down on dishes and unnecessary steps, look no further than these **fast drink formulas**. You are essentially combining three core liquids in a glass and adding a little festive cheer with your garnish. It couldn’t be simpler!

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Hosting Stress-Free: Our Best Speedy Cocktail Creations

While the core spirit is vodka, you can certainly substitute it with gin or light rum for a variation. The key, however, remains the clean, tart base provided by the **cranberry juice**. For parties, I recommend batching the vodka and cranberry juice ahead of time and keeping it chilled. Then, guests can simply pour the mixture over ice and top it off with club soda when they are ready to drink.

Garnish Goals: Elevating Your White Cranberry Spritz

The final touch is always the most fun! Using fresh cranberries and a slice of lime or orange transforms a simple pour into something spectacular. This is what makes the drink feel like a special treat, and why I feature it in my section on **refreshing drinks recipes**. This foundational element ensures that your **speedy cocktail creations** are balanced and delicious every time. If you need a truly appealing yet efficient selection of cocktails, remember to consult my gallery of **quick and easy drink recipes** at Betty Cooks.

Serving Suggestions and Pairing Ideas

Because this spritz is light and slightly tart, it pairs wonderfully with rich, creamy appetizers like cheese boards or baked brie. It also serves as an excellent palate cleanser alongside heavier holiday mains. For winter gatherings, serve it in a chilled coupe glass for an extra elegant presentation.

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White Cranberry Spritz: A Quick and Easy Drink Recipe

A light and festive cocktail made with white cranberry juice, vodka, and soda, perfect for holiday entertaining.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Cuisine: American
Keywords: bubbly, cranberry juice, festive drink, holiday cocktails, vodka cocktail, White Cranberry Spritz
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Betty

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz (45 ml) Vodka
  • 3 oz (90 ml) White Cranberry Juice
  • Club Soda (or Sparkling Water), to top off
  • Fresh Cranberries, for garnish
  • Lime or Orange Wedge, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Fill a tall highball glass or wine glass generously with ice.
  2. Pour in the vodka and white cranberry juice.
  3. Gently top the drink with club soda or sparkling water for a perfect fizz.
  4. Give the cocktail a light stir to combine the ingredients without losing the carbonation.
  5. Garnish with a few fresh cranberries and a lime or orange wedge. Serve immediately.

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