Cranberry Pear Balsamic Spritz – A Festive Holiday Sip
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If you’re looking for a signature holiday cocktail that’s bright, refreshing, and guaranteed to impress, meet your new favorite: the Cranberry Pear Balsamic Spritz. This gorgeous ruby-red drink delivers the perfect balance of tart cranberry, juicy pear, and a lightly sweet, sophisticated finish thanks to our Cranberry Pear White Balsamic.
This isn’t your average holiday cocktail — the balsamic adds depth, sparkle, and a touch of “What is that amazing flavor?” that guests will rave about. It’s festive without being too sweet, simple to make, and stunning to serve.
Whether you’re hosting Friendsgiving, Thanksgiving, a holiday gathering, or just toasting the season at home, this cocktail sets the mood beautifully. Garnish with rosemary, sugared cranberries, a dried orange slice — or all three — for a show-stopping sip.
Cheers to delicious, memorable moments!
Cranberry Pear Balsamic Spritz
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Category
Drinks & Cocktails
Cuisine
American
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Servings
1 Cocktail
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
0 minutes
A festive, ruby-red holiday cocktail with cranberry, pear, and a splash of Cranberry Pear Balsamic for a bright, sophisticated finish. Perfect for toasting the season!
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka (or gin)
- 2 oz cranberry juice (100% juice preferred)
- 1 oz pear nectar or pear juice
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1 Tbsp Cranberry Pear White Balsamic
- 2–3 oz sparkling water or prosecco (to top)
- Ice
- Garnish: fresh rosemary, sugared cranberries, or dried orange slice
Directions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add vodka, cranberry juice, pear nectar, and Cranberry Pear Balsamic. Shake well until chilled and frothy.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
- Top with sparkling water or prosecco.
- Garnish with rosemary or cranberries and serve.
Recipe Note
Little Shop Tips:
⭐ Swap vodka for gin for a botanical twist
⭐ Make a pitcher: multiply ingredients by 6 (add bubbles right before serving)
⭐ For a mocktail: replace vodka with more pear nectar + extra sparkling water