Cranberry Vodka Cocktail (Low Carb) Recipe Card
Skip the wine and step into Cranberry Vodka Cocktail mode with this sugar-free party drink, which uses low-carb cream soda infused with fresh cranberries, orange juice, and rosemary.Low-Carb, Sugar-Free8g net carbs/serving
Ingredients
- 5 Fresh Cranberries
- 1 tbsp Fresh Rosemary leaves leaves from one sprig of rosemary
- 1 Orange cut into quarters then thinly sliced
- ¼ cup Unsweetened Cranberry Juice
- 2 oz Vodka
- 2 tbsp Fresh Orange Juice optional
- Low Carb Cream Soda for topping up your cocktail
Homemade sugar-free Cream Soda (makes 1 cup)
- 1 cup Club Soda
- 2 tbsp Low carb sugar (Monk fruit, Erythritol)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Make sugar-free cream soda by pouring club soda into a medium-sized glass or jug, filling it halfway. Add low-carb sugar and a splash of vanilla extract to the soda. Stir well until the sugar fully dissolves, mixing the flavour. Set this mixture aside for later.
- Next, take your cocktail shaker and add fresh cranberries, a few sprigs of rosemary leaves, and a slice of orange if you want extra flavour. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press down on the ingredients, releasing their juices and aromas.
- After muddling, pour in unsweetened cranberry juice, and if desired, a splash of fresh orange juice for extra zest. Add your choice of vodka and a handful of ice cubes to chill the mixture. Close the cocktail shaker securely and shake it vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to combine all the ingredients.
- Prepare a tumbler glass with fresh ice cubes. Carefully strain the mixture from the shaker into the tumbler, filling it just over halfway.
- To finish your drink, top it off with your homemade or store-bought sugar-free cream soda, pouring gently to keep the bubbles.
- Garnish your cocktail with a slice of orange, a few whole cranberries, and a sprig of rosemary. This adds a nice touch and enhances the scent as you sip. Enjoy your refreshing drink—CHEERS!
Notes
Cranberry Vodka Punch
8 servings-
- 1 cup vodka
- 2 cups cranberry juice
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 4 cups Cream Soda or Club Soda (remember to add vanilla extract and sweetener if using club soda
- Cranberries, orange slices and rosemary sprigs
- ½ cup cranberries
- 4 rosemary sprigs
- 1 orange cut into quarters, then thinly sliced
- 1-2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 cup Sweetener (Monk Fruit)
What can I use instead of a Muddler?
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- Back of a wooden spoon
- Pestle from a pestle and mortar
- A large spatula
- Coffee tamper
- Meat pounder
- French Rolling pin
What can I use instead of a Cocktail Shaker?
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- Travel mug
- Mason jar
- Kitchenaid blender for large batches
- Coffee flask
- Cookie jar