Apple Cranberry Ginger Ale Spritzer

This Apple Cranberry Ginger Ale Spritzer is a delicious and easy holiday cocktail. Made with ginger ale, cranberry juice, and rosemary-infused apple vodka it’s sure to impress your guests at any festive occasion.

Within this post you’ll learn how to make a festive holiday cocktail, plus learn about making homemade infused alcohols.

Ingredients in a Cranberry Ginger Ale Spritzer

It’s a simple mixture of ginger ale, apple vodka, and cranberry juice, with a subtle surprising twist of fresh rosemary. The holidays wouldn’t be complete without a festive cocktail or two and this Apple Cranberry Ginger Ale Spritzer is one of my favorites. 

Not only is it super refreshing and full of flavor but the festive colors are perfect for any holiday gathering or party.

This Apple Cranberry Ginger Ale Spritzer is infused with fresh rosemary to give it a festive holiday feel. Soak the apple vodka with fresh rosemary to impart flavor. Just a few ingredients add up to a perfectly sweet and tart holiday cocktail, with a bit of fizz and bite from the ginger flavor.

The colors are so vibrant and this cocktail has a beautiful presentation; perfect for impressing family and guests. Garnish with fresh cranberries and fresh rosemary sprigs for added color and a festive cocktail to enjoy with loved ones.

How to infuse alcohols and what flavors to use

You can infuse alcohol with almost any flavor. Fresh or dried fruits, berries, vegetables, spices, flowers, roots, and herbs can all be used. Simply add desired amount to alcohol such as vodka, gin or Rum Cocktail and let sit to infuse.

How long to infuse alcohol with flavor add-ins

Generally, it takes 2 days to a week, but longer is better. If using fresh fruit or berries infuse in the fridge, otherwise, room temperature is best as it will speed up the process.

The time it takes depends on how porous or flavorful the ingredients are. With any addition, the longer you infuse the more flavor will soak in.

Experiment with different flavors and combination. For this recipe, I recommend at least 3 days at room temp for optimal rosemary flavor. If you don’t have that much prep time, this recipe is perfectly fine without it.

Ideas for Holiday cocktail garnishes

I used a simple garnish for this ginger ale spritzer cocktail of fresh cranberries to make it look festive.

Simply skewer fresh cranberries onto toothpicks and add them to the rim of cocktail glasses. The great thing about this garnish is that it can be made in advance so it makes serving this cocktail a breeze. You could also try rolling them in sugar for an extra festive feel. Note that frozen cranberries won’t work for this because as they defrost they tend to go wrinkly and hold too much water.

If you don’t have fresh cranberries, a little sprig of rosemary would also work well for this cocktail.

Tip For Making this Apple Cranberry Ginger Ale Spritzer

• To prep ahead: Follow recipe as described, but omit ginger ale and ice and keep in fridge. Add them to drink mixture when ready to serve. Otherwise, carbonation will go flat.
• If you don’t have time to infuse vodka you can serve immediately, but rosemary flavor will not be as strong
• Use more or less vodka to reach desired drink strength
• If you don’t have apple vodka you can substitute with regular

Foods to go with cocktails at a party or during the holidays

This festive cocktail is best served alongside some delicious nibbles. My Caramel Apple Cheese Ball is super easy to put together and is perfect for sharing. Also, try my Grilled Buffalo Wings, Blue Cheese Puff Pasty Squares, Steak Bruschetta or Carnitas Loaded Potato Skins. They all go great with drinks and will be a hit at any party

More Delicious Cocktails You Might Like

• Lavender Lemon Spritzer Cocktail
• Spiced Caribbean Mule Cocktail
• Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
• Cucumber Melon Cocktail
• Coconut and Caramel Banana Daiquiri
• Grapefruit Martini
• Ginger Pear Mocktail
• Ginger Pear Vodka Martini

Apple Cranberry Ginger Ale Spritzer recipe at-a-glance:

Flavor profiles: Sweet and tart cranberry mixed with crisp ginger ale
Texture: Smooth, refreshing holiday drink with a bit of carbonation

Apple Cranberry Ginger Ale Spritzer

Written by Matt | Plating Pixels

Ginger ale, cranberry juice, and rosemary infused apple vodka as a holiday cocktail.

5 from 4 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Cocktail

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Calories 208 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 12 ounces apple vodka
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 3 cups ice cubes
• 12 ounces ginger ale soda chilled
• 3 cups cranberry juice chilled
• Fresh cranberries as garnish

Instructions

 

• To infuse vodka: Place vodka and fresh rosemary in a sealed container. Store at room temperature in a dark place at least overnight, but ideally 3–4 days.
• When ready to serve: Place ice cubes in a large pitcher. Stir ginger ale, infused apple vodka and cranberry juice. Add fresh cranberries to pitcher or in each served glass on toothpicks as a garnish.

Notes

• To prep ahead: Follow recipe as described, but omit ginger ale and ice. Add them to drink mixture when ready to serve. Otherwise carbonation will go flat.
• If you don't have time to infuse vodka you can serve immediately, but rosemary flavor will not be as strong
• Use more or less vodka to reach desired drink strength
• If you don't have apple vodka you can substitute with regular

Nutrition Facts

Apple Cranberry Ginger Ale Spritzer

Amount per Serving

Calories

208

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

0

g

0

%

Saturated Fat

 

0

g

0

%

Cholesterol

 

0

mg

0

%

Sodium

 

7

mg

0

%

Potassium

 

97

mg

3

%

Carbohydrates

 

20

g

7

%

Fiber

 

0

g

0

%

Sugar

 

20

g

22

%

Protein

 

0

g

0

%

Vitamin A

 

55

IU

1

%

Vitamin C

 

11.8

mg

14

%

Calcium

 

12

mg

1

%

Iron

 

0.4

mg

2

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Keyword apple cranberry ale, ginger ale, Ginger Ale Spritzer

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