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.
You can easily mix this sparkling cranberry cocktail as a traditional cocktail alcohol-free, or as a kid-friendly mocktail, making it a great option for imbibers and teetotalers alike!
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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Servings: 1 drink
Calories: 326kcal
Ingredients
- 6 oz Cranberry Ginger Ale
- 1 1/2 oz Spiced Simple Syrup
- 1 1/2 oz half-and-half
- 1 1/2 oz 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, and then pour in half-and-half.
- Garnish with mint leaves and Spiced Sugared Cranberries.
Notes
If you can't find cranberry ginger ale, you can use regular 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
Serving: 1drink | Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 55mg | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 151IU | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg
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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!
- Orange Spiced Cranberry Sauce {with Grand Marnier}
- Cranberry Orange Pearl Couscous
- Cranberry Crumb Sourdough Coffee Cake
- Dutch Apple Cranberry Crepes
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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!
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!
Those pictures are so cute! I love the little mouse. 🙂 Happy New Year Renee!
Interesting.. Where do you find cranberry ginger ale in Portland?
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!