Cranberry Vodka Tonic with Homemade Cranberry Simple Syrup – Champagne and Coconuts

Upgrade your vodka tonic to a Cranberry Vodka Tonic with our easy recipe. Made with a batch of our homemade cranberry simple syrup and vodka, this drink makes a pitcher and can be easily multiplied. It’s a delicious cocktail.

Ingredients to make Cranberry Simple Syrup:

• 2 C of water
• 2 C of sugar
• 1 12 oz. bag fresh cranberries

Ingredients to make the drink:

• 1/4 cup cranberry simple syrup to taste
• 2 limes sliced and squeezed
• 1 liter of tonic water
• 1-2 cups Vodka
• Fresh Cranberries for garnish
• mint sprigs for garnish
• ice

Pre-Steps: Make the Cranberry Simple Syrup:

• Add water, sugar and cranberries to a medium sauce pan and bring to a boil
• Once it starts to boil, reduce the heat and allow it to simmer for 5 minutes
• Strain the cranberries into a separate bowl.
• Then pour the syrup into another bowl and allow it to cool.
• Once the syrup has cooled, pour it into a jar or bottle, reserving 1/4 cup.

Make the drink:

• Slice your limes and squeeze into a large pitcher.
• Combine the tonic water and vodka into the pitcher.
• Once the syrup has cooled, stir it into the pitcher until it’s well-mixed.
• Pour ice into the glasses.
• Pour the mixture over ice and garnish with fresh cranberries and mint.

Note: You may adjust the amount of homemade syrup based on how much cranberry flavor you desire. If you’re serving guests with varying degrees of a sweet tooth, we recommend making the base recipe in the pitcher and let them add an extra spoonful or two to their personal drink. Please note that nutrition facts are subject to change based on your choice of ingredients.