Midnight Cranberry-Lime Vodka Sparkler

When the countdown hits single digits and the room hums with promise, this sparkler flashes ruby in the light—tart cranberry, zesty lime, and clean vodka ringing in the New Year with bright, refreshing clarity. Add a crown of bubbles if you like, and every sip pops like confetti.

Think of it as a festive bridge between the Cape Codder and the Cosmopolitan: cranberry’s jewel-toned tang, lime’s crisp snap, and a smooth vodka backbone. For a New Year’s flourish, a splash of dry sparkling wine turns it into a celebratory spritz; soda water works for a lighter sparkle without extra sweetness.

The magic is balance—sweet just enough to cushion the citrus, cold enough to frost the glass, and aromatic from a twist of lime. Freeze cranberries for a playful garnish that keeps things chilled without dilution. It’s simple, elegant, and built for that midnight clink.