Name: Blushing Russian {Sparkling Cranberry Cocktail}
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 6 ounces Cranberry Ginger Ale (See Notes); 1 1/2 ounces Spiced Simple Syrup; 1 1/2 ounces half-and-half; 1 1/2 ounces vodka (Omit for Mocktail)

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A perfectly refreshing cranberry cocktail for wintertime (or any time), our Blushin' Russian is a beautiful twist on a traditional Italian Soda.

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Our Blushin' Russian cranberry cocktail is a beautiful, delicious twist on a traditional Italian Soda. It makes a perfectly creamy cranberry cocktail for any winter celebration.

This Blushin' Russian makes a stunning holiday cocktail! For family gatherings, just omit the vodka for a refreshing, kid-friendly version!

Blushing Russian Soda {Cocktail & Kid-friendly Mocktail}

Blushing Russian {Sparkling Cranberry Cocktail}

A sweet, refreshing cranberry and ginger infused libation that everyone can enjoy! {Includes non-alcoholic, kid-friendly option.}

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Course: Beverages

Keyword: Holidays

Prep Time:5 minutes

Total Time:5 minutes

Servings: drink

Calories: 326kcal

Author: Renée | The Good Hearted Woman

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric

6 ounces Cranberry Ginger Ale See Notes
1 ½ ounces Spiced Simple Syrup
1 ½ ounces half-and-half
1 ½ ounces vodka Omit for Mocktail

Instructions

Fill a tall glass tumbler with ice.
Pour cranberry ginger ale, vodka, and simple syrup into glass.
Omit vodka for non-alcoholic, kid-friendly version.
Stir gently.
Slowly pour in half-and-half.
Garnish with mint leaves and Spiced Sugared Cranberries.
Serve immediately.

Notes

If you can't find cranberry ginger ale, you can use 6 ounces of good ginger ale and 1 ounce of cranberry juice.

You can use heavy cream, but I prefer to use half-and-half for a lighter drink.

Nutrition

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Easy Cranberry Cocktail Garnish

We like to garnish our Blushin' Russians (and Cranberry Moscow Mules) with easy-to-make, snackable Spiced Sugared Cranberries!

Do you love cranberries? Be sure to check out these delicious recipes from GHW!

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Comments

Mary says

December 30, 2016 at 12:46 pm

What a fun and festive sounding drink! I love that you included a non-alcoholic version. I'm "that" mom and only give my kids water or milk to drink most days, but this NYE I really want to surprise them with a festive and beautiful drink just for them, as well as an adult version for the hubby and I. I think we'll give this one a whirl!

Jenni says

December 30, 2016 at 1:56 pm

YUM. I love a good creme soda and this sounds like a delightful cocktail version of it. I love your photos and the sugared cranberries!

Catherine @ Ten Thousand Hour Mama says

December 30, 2016 at 6:43 pm

Those pictures are so cute! I love the little mouse. 🙂 Happy New Year Renee!

April says

December 30, 2016 at 11:25 pm

Interesting.. Where do you find cranberry ginger ale in Portland?

Jill Silverman Hough says

January 02, 2017 at 3:10 pm

Yum! I've been thinking about black and white Russians lately because I happen to have both vodka and kahlua in the cupboard--but this blushin' version has me intrigued--cool twist! Pinned!