Cocktails

Absolutely Cranberry Smash

Served in a Cocktail Glass

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Cocktailalcoholic10.6% ABV4 ingredients

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 4 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

2 ozAbsolut VodkaUnknown
4 ozCranberry juiceUnknown
2 ozGinger aleUnknown
AddIceUnknown

How to Make It

Stir ingredients together.Stirred
Serve over ice.Serve

How to Serve

Glass: Cocktail Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice
Method: Stirred

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Ginger Berry Fruity

Supporting notes

Spicy Sweet Tart

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

AcidityFlat – Crisp

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

What do these dimensions mean?

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Vegan Vegetarian

Not compatible

Gluten-FreeKetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

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Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Cranberry Juice4 oz

Pomegranate JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Use the same amount; adjust sweetness if the drink becomes too dry.
What changes: Pomegranate juice can replace cranberry juice when a deeper tart red-fruit note is acceptable.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatible

Ginger Ale2 oz

Ginger BeerWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same amount; reduce other spice or ginger if needed.
What changes: Ginger beer can replace ginger ale when a spicier, stronger ginger kick is welcome.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

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Last updated July 24, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What is an Absolutely Cranberry Smash?: The Absolutely Cranberry Smash is a cocktail made with 4 ingredients, traditionally served in a Cocktail Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 10.6%.
What does an Absolutely Cranberry Smash taste like?: Absolutely Cranberry Smash has a flavour profile featuring Ginger, Berry, Fruity, Spicy. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
How strong is an Absolutely Cranberry Smash?: The Absolutely Cranberry Smash has an ABV of approximately 10.6%. That's approximately 1.42 US standard drinks. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
What drinks are similar to an Absolutely Cranberry Smash?: If you enjoy Absolutely Cranberry Smash, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make an Absolutely Cranberry Smash at home?: Yes. The Absolutely Cranberry Smash uses 4 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Cocktail Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Absolutely Cranberry Smash with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.