*The Best* Vodka Spritzer

Here is the best vodka spray, refreshing and perfect for parties! It’s beautiful, full of fruity flavors and easy to make.

Some days a classic cocktail is called for, others a funky and unique craft cocktail. Still others are crying out for… a celebratory drink at home. There’s no shame and this one is 100% delicious. Try this sparkling and fruity Vodka splash! These photos make it look like it’s too cute, but it’s far from. Just the right sweetness with a subtle berry taste: sparkling, refreshing and sparkling at the same time. It’s the cranberry juice that gives the bright red color, but it’s 100% juice, so it’s tangy and crunchy instead of saccharine. It’s the most satisfying party drink you won’t want to finish drinking.

What’s in a vodka spritzer?

First things first: what is a spritzer? A spritzer usually refers to a wine vaporizer, a drink made from wine and soda water that originated in Austria. Diluting wine with water began in the 19th century as a means of making sparkling wine. The name comes from the German word spritzen, which means spray. You can make a spritzer with any type of wine: try our spritzer for white wine, spritzer for red wine or spritzer for rosé.

As it turns out, you can also make a spritzer out of vodka! A Vodka Spray is a mixed drink that combines vodka, mineral water and other juices or fruits. It’s a pretty loose concept, so there are a lot of ways to make this drink. You can do this with just about any fruit or juice you like! Here’s what’s in the vodka spritzer recipe:

The trick of a vodka spritzer: marinate the fruit!

You could serve this vodka spritzer as is and it would taste great. But the trick to this drink is letting it marinate! Simply add vodka, simple syrup, and cranberry juice to a pitcher along with lemon wedges and strawberries. Give it just 30 minutes and it’ll infuse the berries and tart lemon right into the drink.

You can also do it in advance! Just try not to let it marinate for more than 4 hours. Extending past this point will result in the fruit becoming mushy. If you want to make it, simply chill the sliced ​​fruit and measured liquids, then combine 30 minutes before serving.

Want more of this delicious berry? Try our best strawberry cocktails.

Serve like this!

When serving the drink, simply add 3 ounces (6 tablespoons) of the drink mix to a glass and top up with sparkling water. You don’t need to measure in this case: just fill the jar! Garnish with fruit from the marinade, sprigs of fresh mint and lots of ice. We like to top it off with fancy straws because… why not?

Use unsweetened cranberry juice

This vodka spray uses just a little cranberry juice to deliver a brilliant color and slightly tangy flavor. But make sure you choose the right type of juice when you’re shopping! Cranberry juice is not just cranberry juice. Here’s what you need to know:

• Avoid sweet cranberry juice, also known as cranberry juice cocktail. Classic cranberry drinks like Cranberry Vodka were made with sweetened cranberry juice. It’s often referred to as a cranberry juice cocktail, which contains sugar and sometimes high fructose corn.
• Use unsweetened cranberry juice. It is also referred to as 100% cranberry juice. The taste is very sweet and tart and the color is very lively.

If you can only find the sweet stuff, you can halve the simple syrup from this recipe. Or you can use the simple syrup listed for a sweeter drink. Speaking of…

Variation: Use Fancy Simple Syrup!

Want to step up that vodka spritzer? Try it with an infused simple syrup! Here are a few different simple syrups that would work well in this drink:

• Simple Mint Syrup Add a fresh minty twist to this vodka spritzer! This is our favorite choice for this drink: everyone will be amazed by the fresh taste.
• Easy Ginger Syrup Another great pairing! Ginger gives this drink a spicy undertone to make it even better.

More party drinks with vodka

Of course, you can use vodka to make classic cocktails like Vodka Gimlet or White Russian. But why not mix fruity vodka drinks with a party vibe? Here are all of our favorite party-style drinks that happen to be vodka cocktails:

When to serve a vodka spritzer

The vodka spritzer is sparkling and refreshing. It works great for summer, but you can drink it anytime (and we do!). It is ideal for use as: