I love a good cocktail, that is no secret! I love seasonal cocktails as much as I love seasonal coffees! Today I am sharing my Peppermint Cranberry Spritzer Recipe. This drink is light and refreshing and perfect for a session of wrapping presents or a cocktail party with friends!
Have you heard of SodaStream? Basically, it’s awesome! It is a countertop “small appliance” that takes regular tap water and turns it into a sparkling water!
Accompanied with tons of flavored syrups, you can have yourself a Cola, Orange, Lemonade and so much more…in sparkling fashion! My kids love the Country Time Lemonade with added fizz!
Fred loves the caffeine-free cola and the diet cherry cola for his Rum & Diets after the kids are in bed! I…well I just about love them all!
You can find Soda Streams at Target or on Amazon or Walmart!
Things I love about Soda Stream:
- 1 L bottle is the perfect size. We can change our minds frequently and it doesn’t get wasted.
- The bottles are amazing at keeping the fizz in. So much better than regular soda bottles! They seal really, really well!
- I can adjust the carbonation level. (We tend to like our beverages less carbonated and I can do that easily with the LED display on the front! However can make bubbly rich tonic when my dad comes over to go with his gin!)
- Flavor options are endless! My kids love the Kool-Aid flavors and the Crystal Light’s. These below are just FEW of the many flavors!
- I can find replacement CO2 Canisters and flavors pretty much anywhere! Wal-Mart, Target, Bed Bath & Beyond and even my grocery store!
- The unit is self contained. No plugs or electricity needed so it’s perfect for picnics, tailgates, take outside by the pool or to move around my kitchen with ease.
- It is SO NICE to pick up a compact flavored syrup bottle versus having to haul around 2 liter bottles of soda! In the cart, out of the cart on the conveyer, bagged back into the cart, into your car, out of your car in your house, out of the bag into your pantry! Sheesh! And the small bottles store so much easier than large 2 liters do!
In honor of the approaching holiday I thought I’d share this easy Peppermint Cranberry Spritzer Cocktail Recipe! It’s pepperminty, it’s refreshing and it’s fun!
Peppermint Cranberry Spritzer Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients
- ice
- 1.5 ounces Cranberry Vodka
- 1.0 ounce Peppermint Schnapps
- 6 ounces Sparkling Water or White Soda
- Cranberries and/or peppermints for garnish
Instructions
- Fill glass with ice. If garnishing with cranberries add these before the ice.
- In a shaker, combine ice, vodka, and schnapps. Shake well until chilled.
- Pour over ice in glass.
- Top off with sparkling water or for a sweeter drink, top with white soda. I used SodaStream’s Diet Lemon LIme.
- Garnish with peppermint (optional)
Notes
- Cranberry Vodka or Peppermint Vodka
- Cranberry Flavored Sprite
Nutrition Estimate
I like to garnish with things that give an idea of what the drink is about! So I used some floating cranberries! (Put them in your glass first then the ice, then your drink) You can also drop in a peppermint too! (it might turn your drink pink but drink it fast enough and it won’t be a problem {wink})
Comments & Reviews
Robyn S. says
I love that you don’t have to plug it in! I could use it in the kitchen, move it down to the bar in the basement, take it with me to parties, etc. Also all the flavors!
Colleen Boudreau says
I like the variety of flavors it has.
Dana Esker says
I love that there are so many different flavors to choose from and it’s more eco friendly.
scorp599211@cox.net says
i don’t drink much soda (or carbonated drinks in general) because the carbonation burns my mouth! with this i’d be able to adjust it to my tastes… awesome!
JoeyfromSC says
I have ALWAYS wanted one of these! lol…I love the fact that it is way easier than lugging the 2 liters home & I just love the variety of syrups! THanks for the chance to win!
Happy Holidays! Your spritzer looks awesome!
Joey J.
Tammy Northrup says
My husband and I have talked about getting one for quite some time. We both drink a lot of soda. Does the soda really taste like popular brands such as Coke or Pepsi? It would be so much more convenient if so.
michelle smith says
I love that you can make so many different flavors. There’s one for any taste!
Katie says
I like the fact that you can customize and invent new favors of soda. It will probably save money too.
Nikolette B says
I have been dying to try this!! I love that there are reusable bottles and that there are so many flavors to try.
Jensen says
What a fun giveaway! I have considered getting a soda stream for our home because of the amount of soda we go thru each week. I really wasn’t sure if the flavors would taste the same as our favorite sodas. It would be great fun to win one! Thank you for the opportunity.
Courtnie says
Soda Stream can save me money!
Ashley Outland says
I love all the flavor choices!!I would love to try the SodaStream out!
Linda says
I also like the fact that it does not have to be plugged in. I mostly like the variety of flavors that one can have on hand at any one time. I have been wanting one for a long time. Hugs………….
Christy Hillard says
I love that there is very little waste of resources….no cans or big pop bottles to recycle.
jane d says
I have wanted a Soda Stream ever since I first heard of them years ago! Pick me! Pick me!
Madonna says
I love that they have such a flavor variety. I can keep the bottles on hand and have something for everyone. I have tried to win one of these for about 6 yrs now. :)
Linda at Beautiful Ideas says
I had never heard of one of these! Lol Where have I been?!
It looks like alot of fun.
Linda at Beautiful Ideas
Kristen M says
I like that Soda Stream allows you to control or know what ingredients you are drinking.
Elizabeth G. says
What I like the most about SodaStream is that you can make your own soda and control the amount of sweetener that goes in it.
tammigirl says
I love the whole idea of doing everything at home, not lugging and storing a bunch of soft drinks.