Absolutely Cranberry Smash
The Absolutely Cranberry Smash is a medium vodka highball, tart and fruity on the palate. Built and served in a cocktail glass.
- 2 min
- Cocktail glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 74 out of 100
- Sweet
- 71 out of 100
- Fruity
- 74 out of 100
- Herbal
- 20 out of 100
- Boozy
- 28 out of 100
How to make an Absolutely Cranberry Smash
To make an Absolutely Cranberry Smash, build in a cocktail glass: 2 oz absolut vodka, 4 oz cranberry juice and 2 oz ginger ale.
You'll need
- Absolut Vodka2 oz
- Cranberry juice4 oz
- Ginger ale2 oz
Instructions
- 1
Pour into a cocktail glass: Absolut vodka and cranberry juice.
- 2
Top with ginger ale.
- 3
Give it one gentle stir.
Why build it in the glass? Nothing here needs shaking, and pouring straight in keeps the ginger ale fizzy.
Absolutely Cranberry Smash questions
What does an Absolutely Cranberry Smash taste like?
Mostly tart and fruity. It's a medium drink at about 8% ABV once mixed.
How strong is an Absolutely Cranberry Smash?
About 8% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
What's the difference between an Absolutely Cranberry Smash and a Sea Breeze?
Both use absolut vodka and cranberry juice. The Absolutely Cranberry Smash adds ginger ale, while the Sea Breeze uses grapefruit juice. The Absolutely Cranberry Smash is stirred and served in a cocktail glass; the Sea Breeze is built in the glass and served in a highball glass.
Can I make Absolutely Cranberry Smashes in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 12 oz absolut vodka and 24 oz cranberry juice in a jug and chill it. Top each glass with ginger ale as you serve, so it stays fizzy.
What glass do you serve an Absolutely Cranberry Smash in?
A cocktail glass.