Rudolph's Cherry Sparkler

This festive cocktail, the Rudolph's Cherry Sparkler, is a delightful Christmas sipper inspired by everyone's favorite reindeer. The bright red combination of vanilla vodka, Triple Sec, cranberry, and maraschino cherry juice is topped off with sparkling wine, creating a sweet and sparkly drink perfect for the holiday season. The adorable addition of a maraschino cherry or raspberry as "Rudolph's nose" at the bottom of the glass adds a fun and whimsical touch to this merry cocktail.

Rudolph's Cherry Sparkler

A delightful Christmas cocktail with vanilla vodka, Triple Sec, cranberry, maraschino cherry, and sparkling wine, adorned with an adorable Rudolph's nose at the bottom of the glass.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 oz. vanilla vodka
  • 1/2 oz. Triple Sec
  • 1 oz. cranberry juice
  • 1 oz. maraschino cherry juice
  • 1 maraschino cherry or 1 fresh raspberry
  • 3 oz. sparkling wine, such as Champagne, Prosecco, or sparkling Moscato, chilled
  • Red sanding sugar sprinkles (optional for rimming the glass)

Instructions

  1. Moisten the rim of a champagne flute with water and dip in red sanding sugar sprinkles to coat.
  2. Set aside the prepared glass.
  3. Fill a cocktail shaker 3/4 full with ice.
  4. Add vanilla vodka, Triple Sec, cranberry juice, and maraschino cherry juice; shake for about 10 seconds until chilled and well mixed.
  5. Strain the mixture into the prepared champagne flute.
  6. Drop a maraschino cherry or raspberry into the glass as the "Rudolph's nose."
  7. Top off with sparkling wine and stir gently to combine.
  8. Serve immediately.