Absolutely Cranberry Smash
Absolut stirred with cranberry juice and ginger ale over ice. A brisk, berry-bright cooler with a gingery sparkle.
9.5% ABVLightCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
2 min
Time
180 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Vodka
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Ginger Ale2 oz
- Vodka2 oz
- Cranberry Juice4 oz
- IceAdd
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Absolutely Cranberry Smash close to the original.
Instead of Ginger Ale
- Ginger Beer— spicier, more ginger bite
Instead of Vodka
- Gin— adds botanical notes
- White Rum— a touch sweeter
Instead of Cranberry Juice
- Pomegranate Juice— similar tartness
Instructions
Stir ingredients together.
Serve over ice.
Pairs well with
Cranberry vodka with ginger ale refreshes beside tangy party fare:
- Cranberry-brie bites
- Turkey pinwheels
- Gingersnap cookies
- Spiced nuts
Similar taste
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