Rudolph the Reindeer Spritzer with Bacardi & Ginger Ale
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The ingredients for this cocktail are Bacardi, ginger ale, orange juice, and cranberry juice. Don’t forget the red noses (fresh cranberries)!
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Rudolph the Reindeer Spritzer
We’re getting into the holiday spirit! This Rudolph the Reindeer Spritzer is a sweet and festive drink with just enough alcohol to make you happy!
Check out our fantastic list of Christmas Cocktail Recipes to get you in the spirit, including our popular Frosty the Snowman made with peppermint schnapps, our seasonal take on a Moscow Mule, and our Christmas Gin Cocktail with Cherries.
Ingredients Used In This Cocktail
- Bacardi Rum—or your preferred white rum.
- Ginger Ale – a non-alcoholic carbonated beverage consumed on its own or as a mixer
- Orange Juice
- Cranberry Juice
- Fresh Rosemary Sprigs and Cranberries—for garnish
Rudolph the Reindeer Spritzer Variations
Virgin Rudolph the Reindeer Mocktail (Non-Alcoholic)
To turn the Reindeer Spritzer into a mocktails, just don’t add the rum! Mix the juices and ginger ale together, garnish, and serve.
For adults who’d like the flavor of spirits in their drinks, try a non-alcoholic alternative such as White Cane Spirit from Lyre’s.
Frozen Rudolph the Reindeer Spritzers
Want to turn this cocktail into a frozen slushie? It’s easy! Put all the ingredients in a blender with a generous amount of crushed ice, and blend until smooth. Serve with a straw, and watch out for brain freeze! You could do the same with the mocktail version, too.
Rudolph the Reindeer Spritzer For a Crowd!
Want to make a big batch of this festive cocktail for a party or gathering? The ratios will be correct if you use the same measuring container (glass, cup, jug, etc.) for the “1 part,” you can make as much as you need to.
To make a big batch of Rudolph the Reindeer Spritzer, mix together:
- 2 parts Bacardi Rum
- 2 parts orange juice
- 4 parts cranberry juice
- 4 parts ginger ale
Serve the large batch in drinks dispensers, pitchers, or punch bowls. Remember the ice, and add some fresh cranberries, too!
For garnish, why not provide fresh rosemary stems skewered with cranberries? Remove the bottom leaves from fresh rosemary sprigs (approximately 2-3″/5-7cm long) and skewer 3 cranberries onto the stems.

How Do I Make a Rudolph the Reindeer Spritzer?
Check out the recipe card below. This recipe makes 4 (12oz) drinks.
This cocktail recipe is intended for adults of the legal drinking age in your country of residence.
Please drink responsibly. Do not drink and drive.

Rudolph the Reindeer Spritzer
Ingredients
- Ice
- 8 oz Bacardi Rum
- 8 oz orange juice
- 16 oz cranberry juice
- 16 oz ginger ale
- Sprig of rosemary
- 12 fresh cranberries
Instructions
- Add ice to 4 (12oz) glasses.
- Pour in Bacardi, orange juice, cranberry juice, and ginger ale.
- Stir to combine.
- Add rosemary sprig and cranberries for garnish.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is always approximate and will depend on the quality of ingredients used and serving sizes. If you need exact calories and macros, please do your own calculations.
Make It A Meal!
The beverage is covered, but what about other dishes to make this recipe into a full meal? Here are my suggestions!
- Appetizer: Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Cups – A Festive Party Appetizer
- Main Dish: 5-Ingredient Herb Mustard Sirloin Steak Recipe
- Side Dish: Comforting & Creamy Instant Pot Mashed Red Potatoes
- Dessert: Instant Pot Chocolate Cheesecake (Gluten-Free Recipe)
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Mallory Uhlig
December 23, 2024 @ 8:23 pm
Can someone help me with what the amount would be for each ingredient for one drink if I didn’t want to make a big batch? I’m not a big mixed drink girl so I’m horrible at knowing how much to put in
Michelle Ordever
December 26, 2024 @ 8:05 pm
Just divide the recipe card by 4 to get the quantity for one drink :)
Jeannine
December 21, 2024 @ 6:40 am
I would like to try this. It seems like 44 oz is a little bit much for a glass of ice.
Michelle Ordever
December 22, 2024 @ 2:18 pm
Hi Jeannine, I’m not sure where you are getting the 44 oz for a glass of ice?