Rudolph’s Tipsy Spritzer

Rudolph’s Tipsy Spritzer is a carbonated vodka cocktail mixed with grenadine, orange juice, and maraschino cherry juice, topped with cherry lemon-lime soda. It’s festive, fizzy, and perfect for Christmas gatherings or cozy winter nights.

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 0 minutes
Total time: 5 minutes
Yield: 2 cocktails

Ingredients

2 oz vodka 2 oz grenadine 2 oz freshly squeezed orange juice 2 oz maraschino cherry juice Cherry-flavored lemon-lime soda (like Cherry 7-Up) Maraschino cherries, for garnish Crushed ice

Instructions

Label: Shake and Chill: Add vodka, grenadine, orange juice, and cherry juice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
Label: Pour and Serve: Fill two lowball glasses with crushed ice. Strain the chilled mixture evenly into each glass, filling about ¾ full.
Label: Add Soda: Top each glass with cherry-flavored lemon-lime soda to bring the perfect bubbly finish.
Label: Garnish and Enjoy: Drop in maraschino cherries or rim glasses with red sugar for extra holiday flair.

Notes

*If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, stir all ingredients with ice in a large glass before serving. For a non-alcoholic version, replace vodka with sparkling water or cherry soda for the same festive flavor. Serve immediately for maximum fizz and color.

Nutrition

Calories: 178
Fat: 0g
Saturated fat: 0g
Sugar: 16g
Sodium: 18mg
Protein: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 0g