Cranberry Vodka Slush Recipe

Closeup on a glass of cranberry slush with vodka.

4.50 from 20 votes

Cranberry Vodka Slush combines cranberry juice and vodka with orange juice, frozen lemonade, red jello, and sugared cranberries. This simple recipe will brighten up your holiday gatherings, and your guests will be begging for the recipe! Cheers!

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword cranberry vodka slush, holiday cocktail, sugared cranberries

Prep Time 10

Freezing Time 1

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 277kcal

Author Sue Ringsdorf

Ingredients

3 oz. red jello
12 oz. boiling water
12 oz. can frozen lemonade - softened
12 oz. orange juice
24 oz. cranberry juice
20 oz. vodka - use a good quality
a spash of 7UP or Sprite - to serve
sugared cranberries - for serving, optional

Instructions

Dissolve jello. Boil a cup of water, and add jello. Stir until completely dissolved.
3 oz. red jello, 12 oz. boiling water
Mix. Use a large freezer-safe container (with lid), and mix all ingredients - dissolved jello, frozen lemonade, orange juice, cranberry juice, and vodka. Stir until well combined and the lemonade is dissolved.
12 oz. can frozen lemonade, 12 oz. orange juice, 24 oz. cranberry juice, 20 oz. vodka
Freeze. Place the lid on the slush and put it in the freezer until hardened. This freezing process may take up to 24 hours.
Serve. Scoop slush in glasses, add a splash of 7UP or Sprite (if desired), and top with a few sugared cranberries.
a spash of 7UP or Sprite, sugared cranberries
This vodka slush freezes well for up to six months.

Notes

To make sugared cranberries:

Combine equal parts sugar and water (1/2 cup each) in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until sugar is dissolved.
Remove from heat and add cranberries. Let sit for a few minutes.
Drain cranberries over a measuring cup (catching the simple syrup to add to other cocktails, if desired).
Place a wire rack on a baking sheet. Arrange cranberries on top of the rack to let them dry.
When the cranberries are dry, roll 1/2 cup of cranberries in a bowl of sugar. Repeat with remaining berries.
Store sugared cranberries in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a week or so. You can also place in freezer-safe container and freeze for several months.

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