Cranberry-Limeade Spritzer

Name: Cranberry-Limeade Spritzer
Ingredients: 5 cups water, divided; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided; 4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, divided; 1/2 cup superfine sugar; 1 (12-oz.) can frozen limeade concentrate; 1 cup (8 oz.) vodka; 1 (12-oz.) can lemon-lime soft drink (such as Sprite); Lime slices

8 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

5 cups water, divided
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, divided
1/2 cup superfine sugar
1 (12-oz.) can frozen limeade concentrate
1 cup (8 oz.) vodka
1 (12-oz.) can lemon-lime soft drink (such as Sprite)
Lime slices

Directions

1

Combine 1 cup of the water, and remaining 3 cups cranberries and 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-high, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh sieve, and discard pulp.
2

Stir together cranberry syrup, limeade, vodka, and remaining 3 cups water in a pitcher. Pour over glasses of crushed ice, and top each with a splash of soft drink. Garnish with sugared cranberries and lime slices.