Rudolph the Reindeer Spritzer with Bacardi & Ginger Ale

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The holidays are approaching, and it’s time to start thinking about cocktails. This Rudolph the Reindeer Spritzer is a festive drink that will surely be a hit at your next party!

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 Alea 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 dispenserspitchers, 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.

Rosemary & Cranberry Skewer Cocktail Garnish

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.

How to Make a Rudolph the Reindeer Spritzer

Rudolph the Reindeer Spritzer

Michelle Ordever
Holidays are coming up and it's time to start thinking about holiday cocktails. This Rudolph the Reindeer Spritzer is a festive drink that is sure to be a hit at your next party!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Cocktails
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 277 kcal

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

Serving: 1 | Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 164IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg

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.

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