Sparkling Cranberry Lime Cocktail

By DeBruynC1

Festive, low in sugar, and super quick to throw together, this is a great last-minute holiday drink option for a party! Often referred to as a "Cape Codder", this mix of cranberry + lime + vodka is sure to please the folks who aren't crazy about sweet drinks. I love adding club soda instead of using all cranberry juice to give it a bit more bite and a pretty sparkle. The recipe below makes one large (16-ounce) glass, so feel free to increase the servings as you see fit. This cocktail comes in at under 100 calories and just 6 grams of sugar (or, if you omit the agave, only 3.5 grams of sugar).

Ingredients

• 1ounce1 ounce vodka (about 2 tablespoons)
• handfulhandful fresh cranberries (or thaw frozen)
• 2-32-3 lime slices
• ice
• 1/4cup1/4 cup 100% pure unsweetened cranberry juice
• 1cup1 cup club soda
• Agave nectar or other liquid sweetener, to taste (I use 1/2 teaspoon agave)

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from ohsheglows.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Add the vodka into a 16-ounce tall glass. Now add a handful of cranberries and a couple lime slices. Add the ice on top.
2. Pour in the cranberry juice followed by the club soda.
3. Add a squeeze of lime juice (if desired) and agave to taste. Stir to combine.
4. Enjoy immediately!

Note:

1. For a mocktail, simply omit the vodka and add a couple extra tbsp of cranberry juice.
2. For a fun variation, try pomegranate juice + arils instead of cranberry juice and cranberries.