24 Cranberry co*cktail Recipes For All Your Holiday Gatherings (2024)

Whether you're looking for a festive holiday co*cktail or a change of pace from the usual cosmo, this collection of 24beautiful cranberry co*cktails is for you. Each drink features a thoughtful balance of flavors that goes beyond a simple mix of vodka and cran. With herbs aplenty and a selection of spirits ranging from bourbon to spiced rum, there's something here for everyone. Enjoy these sublime, sweet-tart sips at your next co*cktail hour.

Cranberry Pear Ginger Fizz

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A duo of muddled fruit makes this blushing gin and ginger beer brew extra festive. When paired together, flavors of cranberry and pear balance each other out wonderfully. (via Brit + Co)

The CITNB Vodka Cranberry co*cktail

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Our “Cranberry is the New Black” upgrades the run-of-the-mill vodka-cranberry with fruity black current liqueur and fizzy juice. Since it's all black, it also makes for a great spooky co*cktail too. (via Brit + Co)

Cranberry Mimosa

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The delicious cranberry flavor pairs perfectly with bubbly champagne. The drink only takes 5 minutes to prepare and is the perfect holiday color. (via Mixop)

Christmas Margarita

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This margarita is cranberry central! It is made with cranberry juice, Tequila, orange liqueur, lemon juice, and agave syrup. (via Mixop)

Red Lotus

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This simple co*cktail is the perfect shade of red, making it ideal for a holiday party. It is topped with a squeeze of citrus that feels so refreshing. (via Tito's)

Spiced Cranberry Thyme Moscow Mule

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Give your usual Moscow Mule a holiday upgrade with cranberries and holiday spices. It turns a summer drink into a cranberry mule recipe that feels appropriate for December. (via Half-Baked Harvest)

The Blizzard - Cranberry Whiskey Sour Recipe

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You don’t have to wait for a winter storm to roll in to enjoy this beverage; it’s a welcome spin on the whiskey sour to imbibe no matter the weather outside. Although, a nice snow day would make it more on-theme. (via The Speckled Palate)

Orange & Cranberry Gin co*cktail

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Thyme enhances the already aromatic gin used for this co*cktail. Plus, it features a double dose of tart cran to make it even more flavorful. Your party guests will thank you. (via The Messy Baker)

Margarita Drink with Cranberry Juice

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Take margaritas from Cinco to cool-weather celebrations with a splash of cranberry. Don't worry, you'll definitely still want to keep the salt rim and the lime. You can't drink a marg without them, can you? (via Gimme Some Oven)

Cranberry Tequila Toddy

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The cure for chilly weather is a steaming cupful of this unconventional hot toddy. Don't forget the cinnamon sticks in lieu of a spoon! (via TasteFood)

Holiday Champagne Punch Recipe

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Champagne will dress any party co*cktail up, and that includes this easy and delicious punch. Plus, it only requires four ingredients, which will make your holiday party prep easier than ever. (via A Spicy Perspective)

Oscar Party Pitcher Drink

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Featuring crowd-pleasing vodka plus a glug of elegant elderflower liquor, this is an excellent sparkling co*cktail choice for your next Oscar party or any upcoming holiday fête. (via The Kitchn)

Cranberry Apple Cider co*cktail

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Hard cider mingles with vodka, cranberry juice, and freshly squeezed OJ to create a crisp concoction that all your party guests will want to get their hands on once they taste it. (via Jelly Toast)

Cranberry Smash

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You’ll have to plan a few days ahead to make the tart, cranberry-infused gin that needed in this smashing sip, but trust us: it’s worth it. Make some extra to save for future co*cktails too! (via Thyme of Taste)

Cranberry-Ginger Sparkling Rum Cider

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Hard cider and spiced rum lead the dark and stormy into tempestuous territory when it comes to this sparkling cranberry and ginger drink. Do proceed, but take some precautions. (via Katie at the Kitchen Door)

Cranberry-Orange Mulled Wine

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Fresh cranberries and juice give mulled wine a bright twist. Cranberry and orange are two classic winter flavors which makes this cranberry co*cktail super seasonal. (via Wine and Glue)

Pear Cranberry Cosmo

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With more than a little fall flair, this spin on the fashionable cosmo is a definite contender for best-dressed seasonal sip. Plus, it'll match your outfit. Bonus points! (via A co*cktail Life)

Slow Cooker Cranberry Apple Cider

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Making your cranberry co*cktail in the slow cooker will let you do the rest of your food prep while it cooks. It's our favorite party drink hack! (via Culinary Hill)

Cranberry Negroni

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With bitter, tart, and sweet elements, be prepared to give your best (taste) buds a wonderful sensory overload. (via Serious Eats)

Cranberry-Orange Infused Vodka

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A bottle of DIY flavored vodka makes for a terrific edible gift, whether you're giving it to your best friend or to yourself. (via My Baking Addiction)

Winter Aperol Spritz

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Who said an Aperol Spritz was just for summer? Give it a wintry upgrade with cranberries and oranges until warm weather comes back around. (via Barley & Sage)

Cranberry-Herb co*cktail

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It doesn't take much to make a delicious co*cktail, which is proven by this cranberry and rosemary combo. Sparkling wine gives it some fizz that's perfect for a party. (via Amanda Wilens)

Cranberry Whiskey Sour

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Homemade cranberry simple syrup really takes this cranberry co*cktail to the next level, which is more than worth it if you ask us. (via Cilantro Parsley)

We hope you've found something delicious to make your next cranberry co*cktail. Share your ideas with us on Twitter and check out our Pinterest for the latest food content!

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Cranberry juice is usually labeled "100% juice." Other fruits are sometimes added to balance the tart cranberry taste, but that label indicates that the product is made with 100% fruit juices. Cranberry juice co*cktail, meanwhile, has added sugars or high-fructose corn syrup for extra sweetness.

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Cranberries are low in potassium and high in vitamin C, making them another great choice for people with kidney disease. Cranberry juice has also been shown to help prevent urinary tract infections, which are typical for people with kidney disease.

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Since cranberries are a great source of vitamin C you'll get plenty in both kinds of juice, but you'll have the added benefit of other vitamins and minerals like potassium in the naturally sweetened cranberry juice, thanks to the added fruit. Both can be used interchangeably in recipes.

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