Vodka Cranberry

Nutrition · per serving

Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the garnish by cutting the lime into 2 wedges. If you are juicing the lime fresh, squeeze 30 ml juice and set it aside. Chill 2 short glasses or small highball glasses if desired for a colder drink.

   30 ml fresh lime juice1, cut into 2 wedges lime
2. 2

   Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with the ice cubes. Pour in the vodka, cranberry juice, and fresh lime juice.

   300 g ice cubes100 ml vodka240 ml cranberry juice30 ml fresh lime juice
3. 3

   Shake vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds, just until the outside of the shaker feels very cold. This chills and lightly dilutes the drink so the flavor tastes balanced rather than harsh.

   300 g ice cubes100 ml vodka240 ml cranberry juice30 ml fresh lime juice
4. 4

   Add fresh ice to the 2 glasses if you like an extra-cold serve, then strain the cocktail evenly between them. Garnish each glass with a lime wedge and serve immediately.

   300 g ice cubes1, cut into 2 wedges lime

Origin & History

Vodka-based mixed drinks are closely associated with Russian drinking culture because vodka has long been one of the country's most recognized spirits. While this simple cranberry-and-lime combination is more of an international bar-style highball than a historic Russian classic, it reflects the modern popularity of vodka cocktails built with fruit juice and citrus.