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    Jun 5, 2020 · Modified: May 17, 2023 by Kristin. This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Madras Cocktail

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    The Madras cocktail is the perfect mix of tangy and sweet. It features only vodka and two fruit juices so it’s very easy to make.

    madras cocktail

    What is a Madras Cocktail?

    This drink is a vodka based cocktail. It is heavy on the fruit juices and only has the one liquor. It was likely first created sometime around the mid 1940’s, and was likely inspired by the cape codder (vodka cranberry).

    If you like the vodka juice combination, you might also try the cosmopolitan, Sea Breeze, Bay Breeze and Sex on the Beach cocktails.

    One thing I love about the Madras cocktail is, not only is it is it tasty but, it’s also super fun and colorful. It is a bright red / pink color. This drink is extremely refreshing with a high volume of cranberry juice. There is a brilliant tartness to the drink, but with a punch of sweet accented by the added splash of orange juice.

    This cocktail has only four ingredients, so it is SUPER easy to make. It’s great to throw together for any get together as it is fast to make so you don’t have to spend a lot of time preparing and can spend more time socializing. You can even make it easily by the pitcher.

    It is great for summertime and anytime sipping with it’s refreshing flavor. It is also great for brunches. It’s beautiful red color will give your celebrations that perfect pop of color.

    Ingredients & Instructions

    To make this cocktails, you don’t need much. You’ll need the following ingredients and supplies:

    Vodka

    Cranberry Juice

    Orange Juice

    Lime

    Ice

    Highball Glass – we use these highball glasses

    Jigger to measure liquids

    Spoon to Stir – we got our spoon and jigger in this bartending set

    vodka cocktail with lime

    Once you have your ingredients and supplies together, you can get your drink mixed up. This should only take a minute or so.

    Step one:

    Take out the highball glass and fill with ice.

    Step Two

    Add 2 oz of vodka.

    Step Three

    Add 3 ½ oz of cranberry juice.

    Step Four

    Add 1 oz of orange juice to top.

    Step Five

    Add a squeeze of lime to top it off and place the lime wedge as a garnish on the rim of your glass.

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    Recipe

    madras cocktail

    Madras Cocktail

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    Mix time 5 minutes mins
    Course Drinks
    Servings 1

    Equipment

    • highball glass
    • bar spoon
    • (Optional) Mixing tumbler
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    Ingredients
      

    • 2 oz vodka
    • 3 oz cranberry juice
    • ½ oz orange juice
    • 1 lime wedge garnish

    Instructions
     

    • 2 oz vodka
    • 3 oz cranberry juice
    • ½ oz orange juice
    • 1 lime wedge garnish
    • Instructions
    • Fill highball glass with ice
    • Add in 2 oz of vodka
    • Add 3 oz of cranberry juice
    • Top off with ½ oz orange juice
    • Stir gently with bar spoon
    • Garnish with lime wedge
    • Enjoy!
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    1. Jeanne says

      May 11, 2023 at 7:13 pm

      5 stars
      I added an ounce of Malibu Rum. It was very good! Love this delicious recipe!

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        May 12, 2023 at 3:47 pm

        Malibu sounds like a good add-in! Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

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