Don't let the gorgeous color fool you, this Cranberry Vodka Gimlet is not a sweet cocktail. It's a refreshing and tart drink that combines the smooth taste of vodka with the tangy flavors of cranberries and lime.
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This cranberry gimlet cocktail is a great alternative to a Cucumber Vodka Gimlet, offering a slightly sweeter and fruitier taste. One sip and you will be making it on repeat all year round.
Tip: Serve these with some Bacon Cream Cheese Bites, a Layered Greek Dip and a Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Ball. Party menu complete!
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Why this will become your go-to cocktail
✔︎ It's easy to make as a batch cocktail. Make one or a pitcher and serve it at your next gathering.
✔︎ It's festive! Cranberry juice gives the cocktail a gorgeous pink hue.
✔︎ Simple but impressive. Turn an ordinary happy hour into a party when you serve a signature cocktail.
Ingredients + Substitutions
The ingredient list is short and sweet for this simple gimlet recipe.
Ingredient Notes:
Citrus Vodka: Citrus vodka makes for an ultra smooth gimlet. You can use plain vodka in but the drink will taste different.
Unsweetened Cranberry Juice: Unsweetened juice is best for this cocktail as it lets you control the sweetness of the drink. You can use cranberry juice cocktail but will need to adjust the simple syrup in the recipe so it isn't too sweet.
Lime Juice: Fresh lime juice is best for cocktails. Save the bottled juice for another use.
Simple Syrup: Buy it at the grocery store or make your own at home.
FAQs
It's tart, tangy and slightly sweet with a smooth citrus vodka base.
During the holidays it's fun to garnish it with either fresh or sugared cranberries. No cranberries? Use a lime slice or twist.
Gimlets are usually served in a coupe or martini glass. You can also serve it in a low ball over ice if you want to change things up.
Tips to make great gimlets at home
✘ Start with cold ingredients. Cold drinks are the best drinks. When you start with cold ingredients, you don't need to use as much ice to chill the cocktail.
✘ Fresh Lime Juice. Freshly squeezed lime juice is a must for the best cocktails.
✘ Use a high quality vodka. When you have a short ingredient list, it's important to use a high-quality vodka, leave the rail vodka for another drink with more ingredients.
More Great Cranberry Drinks
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Recipe
Cranberry Vodka Gimlet Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 ounces citrus vodka
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- ¾ ounce unsweetened cranberry juice
- ¾ ounce simple syrup
- lime slice for garnish
- fresh cranberries for garnish
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Instructions
- Fill a shaker with ice and add vodka, cranberry juice, lime juice and simple syrup.2 ounces citrus vodka, ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice, ¾ ounce unsweetened cranberry juice, ¾ ounce simple syrup
- Shake vigorously to combine and chill drink. Strain into coupe glass and serve with a lime or cranberry garnish.lime slice for garnish, fresh cranberries for garnish
Notes
Nutrition
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