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    Simple Cranberry Spritzer Christmas Cocktail

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    glass of cranberry wine spritzer with text overlay
    glass of cranberry wine spritzer with text overlay
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    collage photo showing glasses and pitcher of cranberry wine spritzer
    collage photo showing glasses and pitcher of cranberry wine spritzer
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    glasses of cranberry wine holiday cocktail with garnish
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    This pretty and delicious spiced cranberry Christmas cocktail is made with cranberry wine and sparkling soda. Make a pitcher of this refreshing wine spritzer to serve at Thanksgiving or Christmas.

    Cheers! The holidays call for festive drinks like this deliciously easy-to-make Cranberry Christmas Cocktail Wine Spritzer.

    cranberry Christmas cocktail with cranberries and lime wedges

    Talk about a party-ready drink! It’s perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas cocktail parties. The wine sprtizer tastes amazing, uses only four ingredients, plus spices, and is ready in 5 minutes.

    Wondering what to serve with it? Definitely make these pork fried wontons — hands down the best party appetizer ever! The refreshing cocktail also pairs well with these no-bake spicy firecrackers, homemade cheeseball, barbecue meatballs and wonton cup appetizers.

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    You can scroll to the end of this post for the full recipe and ingredient list. But you may want to keep reading for more tips on how to make the perfect cranberry wine spritzer.

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    What is a wine spritzer?

    A wine spritzer is a simple, yet refreshing cocktail made by combining wine and soda over ice.

    This large-batch cranberry wine spritzer is perfect for holiday parties and gatherings because there’s virtually no prep time.

    pitcher of cranberry wine Christmas cocktail

    This spritzer cocktail can be made by the glass as well. Simply add ice to a wine glass, fill three-fourths full with wine, top with soda and desired garnishes. Cheers!

    To Make Cranberry Wine Spritzer By the Pitcher, You Will Need:

    cranberry wine, pear soda, cranberries, lime slices and spices to make cranberry spritzer
    • Cranberry wine – This recipe features this Cranberry wine from Pasek Cellars, If you can’t find this or another cranberry wine, you can substitute a white zinfandel, riesling or another wine. Look for something light, refreshing, and sweet with a hint of tartness. A cranberry champagne or prosecco would be amazing.  
    • Sparkling soda – I recommend Sparkling Pear Cardamom French Soda, which can also be found in the drinks section at World Market. The pear and cardamom round out traditional holiday flavors and work well with the cranberry. You can substitute another sparkling pear cider in the recipe.
    • Whole spices – This recipe calls for whole cinnamon sticks, cloves, and cardamom pods; you can adjust the amount to your liking.
    • Limes – Use fresh limes, not bottled lime juice, for this recipe. You’ll also need lime wedges or slices for garnish.
    • Fresh cranberries – These are for garnish purposes only, but they’re a “must” to give this wine spritzer its festive appearance.
    • Large pitcher – We used a 90-fluid ounce pitcher, but you could also use a punch bowl
    • Wine opener
    • Citrus juicer or strainer

    Want to see a brief overview of the process before diving into the recipe? Click here to watch my web story on how to make the Cranberry Wine Spritzer Christmas Cocktail.

    How to make The Cranberry Christmas Cocktail

    If you plan to serve the wine spritzer immediately, add the cranberry wine and the pear cardamom soda to a large pitcher.

    pouring cranberry wine into a pitcher

    Next, add the cardamom pods, cloves and cinnamon sticks.

    hand adding whole spices to a pitcher of cranberry wine sprtizer

    Add freshly squeezed lime juice to the pitcher. Both the wine and soda are fairly sweet and the sourness of the limes balances the beverage.

    lime juicer over a pitcher of cranberry wine

    Gently stir, then add more lime slices and cranberries for garnish.

    cranberries, lime slices and cinnamon sticks floating in a pitcher of cranberry wine sprtizer

    To serve, fill a glass wine glass a quarter of the way with ice. Pour the spritzer over the ice. Garnish with cranberries, lime slices and spices, as desired.

    pouring cranberry Christmas cocktail into a wine glass

    Variations

    • Switch up the whole spices used in this recipe. Try star anise and perhaps a pinch of freshly ground nutmeg. You can also remove any of the spices that don’t suit your palate. 
    • Too sweet? For a drier cranberry wine spritzer, use tonic water instead of flavored soda. Another way to add tartness: muddle a few cranberries at the bottom of your cup before filling it with ice. 
    • Not sweet enough? Add some granulated sugar or a drizzle of simple syrup to make it sweeter.
    • Make this Christmas cocktail boozier by adding vodka to the mix. I recommend ½ to 1 ounce of vodka per glass. For a stronger cranberry kick, use cranberry vodka.
    • You can also switch up the flavor of the soda. You can try other flavors of French soda, like cranberry-lime. You could also substitute ginger ale, Sprite or club soda if you have trouble finding the gourmet soda.

    Tips

    • Using chilled wine and soda is a very important for this cranberry wine spritzer. This Christmas cocktail is intented to be refreshing and bubbly, so it’s best served cold.
    • If you do make it ahead, don’t add the soda until you’re ready to serve. This will keep the spritzer from going flat.
    • For an even prettier presentation, you can turn this recipe into a cranberry pear sangria. Add more chopped fruit, pear slices and orange slices and granulated sugar. Allow to chill for a few hours in the refrigerator before serving and adding the soda.
    cranberries and limes floating in a glass of cranberry wine spritzer

    Can I make this drink ahead of time?

    Sure! If you wanted a deeper flavor from the whole spices, you can fill the pitcher with the spices, wine, and lime juice and let it sit in the refrigerator for a few hours and up to overnight. Mix in the soda just before serving. 

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    More Holiday cocktail & Mocktail Recipes

    Try these other holiday-approved cocktail recipes and mocktails.

    • festive pomegranate mimosa made with prosecco
    • two apple cider mimosa cocktails with champagne and cinnamon vodka in the background
    • glass of holiday spiked punch with orange slices
    • 3 cosmoplitan cocktails in martini glasses with ice and lime
    • cinnamon apple martini with an apple slice garnish
    • pomegranate juice spritzer in a Santa glass
    • Delicious Apple Cider Drinks for the Holidays
    • Pomegranate Mimosa
    • Apple Cider Moscow Mule
    • Cinnamon Apple Cider Mimosa
    • Bourbon and Vodka Spiked Holiday Punch
    • 14 Delicious Vanilla Vodka Drinks
    • Cinnamon Apple Martini
    • Orange Pomegranate Juice Spritzer

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    Cranberry Wine Spritzer Christmas Cocktail
    Prep Time
    5 mins
    Cook Time
    1 min
     
    A refreshing cranberry wine spritzer that is perfect for the holidays. It features popular winter flavors such as cranberry, pear, cardamom, cinnamon and clove. Make it in a large pitcher or by the glass.
    Course: Beverages
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: alcoholic, Christmas, cranberry, pear, wine
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 175 kcal
    Ingredients
    • 750 milliliters cranberry wine, one bottle, chilled
    • 400 milliliters Pear cardamom soda, 2 cups, chilled
    • 8 whole green cardamom pods
    • 8 whole cloves
    • 4 cinnamon sticks
    • Juice of 2 ½ fresh limes plus extra lime slices for garnish, optional
    • ½ – 1 cup fresh whole cranberries for garnish, optional
    Instructions
    1. Add the wine, pear cardamom soda, cardamom pods, cloves and cinnamon sticks to a large pitcher.
    2. Squeeze lime juice into the pitcher using a citrus juicer or by hand over a strainer to catch the pulp.
    3. Gently stir all the ingredients together. Add lime slices or wedges and cranberries for garnish as desired.
    4. Fill a glass a quarter of the way with ice and pour the wine spritzer over. The cranberries and lime slices should pour into the glass with the beverage, or they can be added to each glass as served.

    Recipe Video

    Recipe Notes

    Make sure to use chilled wine and soda for this refreshing spritzer. This cocktail is meant to be served cold.

     

    To make ahead:

    Mix all ingredients, except the soda, and refrigerate. Add the soda when you’re ready to serve. This will keep the spritzer from going flat.

      Nutrition Facts
      Cranberry Wine Spritzer Christmas Cocktail
      Amount Per Serving
      Calories 175 Calories from Fat 9
      % Daily Value*
      Fat 1g2%
      Saturated Fat 1g6%
      Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
      Monounsaturated Fat 1g
      Sodium 17mg1%
      Potassium 206mg6%
      Carbohydrates 22g7%
      Fiber 2g8%
      Sugar 14g16%
      Protein 1g2%
      Vitamin A 14IU0%
      Vitamin C 5mg6%
      Calcium 54mg5%
      Iron 1mg6%
      * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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