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Super Yummy Cranberry Vodka Slush

December 9, 2019 By Sharon Garofalow Leave a Comment

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If you’re looking for a fun holiday-inspired cocktail idea to serve at parties this season you need to make this Cranberry Vodka Slush! 

With seasonal spices and bright cranberry flavor, your friends and family will love this tasty frozen cocktail! 

Give yourself a few days to make this easy vodka recipe (there’s some heating, cooling, freezing, etc.) but once it’s prepped, these cocktails are a breeze to serve.

Gather up the ingredients and make these this year for all your Christmas parties!

2 glasses of a cranberry vodka slush cocktail

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Make-Ahead Cranberry Vodka Slush! 

I know a frozen Cranberry Vodka Slush is probably not the first cocktail you think about when you think of cold weather gatherings. 

But it should be. 

The color is so fun and festive and you’re totally going to love the flavor! 

There are a few steps to making this cocktail so be sure to give yourself plenty of time. 

Like, a few days. You can probably make it a bit quicker than that, but you would need to be way more hands-on and you really just can’t rush the freezing process. 

The Spiced Cranberry Juice that you make first, can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 weeks so you can really make it ahead of time! 

This would be so yummy for a fun girls night in party (like a cookie exchange) or even Christmas day! 

Does Vodka Freeze

Vodka doesn’t freeze. Well, technically I think it does, but won’t in a home freezer (or may if the freezer runs extra cold and is right near a freezing element). 

But you can make vodka slush punches and drinks with the right ratio of juice to vodka. 

I found some really great scientific-sounding information when I was creating this recipe. But of course, I didn’t take notes and now can’t find the info.

But The Kitchn says that the vodka in your recipe should be 20% or less.

Ingredients for cranberry vodka slush

Usually, when I make my recipes, I do it at 10 am for the good lighting and I don’t get to drink much of my cocktails.

This cranberry cocktail ended up being ready in the afternoon. And I was so glad! Because it’s delicious!

And I still have some in my freezer! I mean, I couldn’t very well keep drinking ALL afternoon. But I also couldn’t part with it! 

How to Make Frozen Cranberry Vodka Slush

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Spiced Cranberry Juice
  • 2 cups Vodka
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • Top with Lemon Lime Soda

If you aren’t ready to click over and check out the cranberry juice post just know you will need 64 oz. of cranberry juice, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg and fresh ginger. And cheesecloth. 

While I love how this recipe turned out, there are other ways of making slushy cocktails.

You can also try this by leaving the vodka out and freezing the spiced cranberry and citrus juices in ice cube trays.

Then you can blend those, with vodka, in a blender. Or make it similar to my Slushy Vodka Sunrise – over shave ice! 

Also, if you aren’t a fan of lemon-lime soda, this would also be super tasty with ginger ale, ginger beer and maybe even champagne! Get creative! 

During the holidays, impromptu entertaining can happen frequently.

I love using Drizly for delivering what I need for my cocktails (in about an hour!) so I can focus on the other parts of having people over.

how to make frozen cranberry vodka slush

Directions

  1. Make the Spiced Cranberry Juice per the directions in this post. (It would be best to make it the day before you need it at least as it needs to freeze 4 hours but is better overnight!)
  2. In a large pitcher, add cranberry juice, vodka, orange and lime juice.
  3. Mix well.frozen cranberry vodka slush for holiday parties
  4. Pour into doubled Ziplock bags or another freezer-safe container.
  5. Freeze overnight or at least 4 hours.frozen cocktail in a ziplock bag
  6. Let thaw for 15 – 20 minutes before serving (depends on how slushy you want it).Festive Cranberry Slush with Vodka
  7. Place about 1/2 cup of frozen vodka slush into a glass.
  8. Top with lemon-lime soda.

Garnish with a cinnamon stick. 

Cranberry Vodka Slush cocktail in a glass on a table next to an ornament

So. Much. Flavor. And perfect for holiday parties. 

Printable Spiced Cranberry Vodka Slush Recipe

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Yield: 12

Frozen Cranberry Vodka Slush

yummy cranberry vodka slush

This flavorful Cranberry Vodka Slush is a great holiday cocktail idea for all your seasonal entertaining.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Freezing Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Spiced Cranberry Juice
  • 2 cups Vodka
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • Top with Lemon Lime Soda

Instructions

  1. Make the Spiced Cranberry Juice per the directions in this post. (It would be best to make the day before you need the juice.)
  2. In a large pitcher, add cranberry juice, vodka, orange and lime juice.
  3. Mix well.
  4. Pour into doubled up Ziplock bags or another freezer-safe container.
  5. Freeze overnight or at least 4 hours.
  6. Let thaw for 15 - 20 minutes before serving (depends on how slushy you want it).
  7. Place about 1/2 cup of frozen vodka slush into a glass.
  8. Top with lemon-lime soda.
  9. Garnish with a cinnamon stick. 

Notes

The Spiced Cranberry Juice can be made up to 3 weeks ahead of time if kept in the fridge in an air-tight container.

Since the vodka won't freeze all the way, it will get slushy pretty quickly once removed from the freezer.

You can use a spoon to help break it up, also.

Nutrition Information

Yield

12

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 142Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 9mgCarbohydrates 14gFiber 0gSugar 12gProtein 0g

Nutrition information isn't always accurate.

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Cuisine: American / Category: Drinks
3 glasses of Cranberry Vodka Slush

That gorgeous color would pretty up any party! 

And this Vodka Slush with Cranberry would make a great signature cocktail. You could easily serve them up as you need them. Just keep the slush in the freezer and top with soda as needed! 

More Holiday Cocktail Ideas

  • Try a Winter Spiced Daiquiri!
  • A Spiced Clementine Margarita would be so tasty! 
  • How good does a Cinnamon Whisky Mule sound?! 

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About Sharon Garofalow

Sharon lives in Southern California with her adorable family. She loves to share ideas to make mom life easier and encourage busy gals to make time for themselves too! Sharon's "me" time often includes watching Hallmark Channel movies, sipping sauvignon blanc, trying not to eat Salt and Pepper potato chips, and planning girlfriend getaways.

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