Description
Rudolph’s Tipsy Spritzer is a festive and refreshing punch perfect for holiday gatherings. Combining chilled orange juice, cranberry juice, lemon juice, maraschino cherry juice, ginger ale, and vodka, this vibrant drink balances fruity flavors with a bubbly kick. Serve it over ice and garnish with cranberries or maraschino cherries and rosemary sprigs for a cheerful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquid Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups orange juice, chilled
- 2 ½ cups cranberry juice, chilled
- 2 cups ginger ale, 7UP, or Sprite, chilled
- 2 cups vodka, chilled (optional for non-alcoholic version)
- ½ cup maraschino cherry juice, chilled
- Juice of one large lemon (about ¼ cup)
Garnishes
- Cranberries or maraschino cherries (optional)
- Rosemary sprigs (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large pitcher or punch bowl, pour together the chilled orange juice, cranberry juice, ginger ale, maraschino cherry juice, and lemon juice. Add the vodka if you desire an alcoholic version of the spritzer.
- Mix Well: Stir all the ingredients thoroughly to ensure even distribution of flavors and bubbles throughout the punch.
- Serve: Pour the spritzer over ice-filled glasses. Garnish each glass with cranberries or maraschino cherries and a sprig of rosemary to enhance the festive look and aroma.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit the vodka and increase ginger ale slightly for extra fizz.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of cranberry juice or cherry juice to taste.
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best brightness and flavor.
- Chill all ingredients thoroughly beforehand to keep the spritzer refreshingly cold without diluting with too much ice.
- Rosemary sprigs add a lovely aromatic touch but are optional.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: holiday punch, festive drink, spritzer, vodka punch, cranberry juice cocktail, Christmas drink
