Firecracker Vodka cocktail in a Highball glass
Vodka

Firecracker

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~4 min
1 serving
Highball glass

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz (45 ml) Vodka
  • 3 oz (90 ml) Cranberry Juice
  • 0.5 oz (15 ml) Fresh Lime Juice
  • 0.25 oz (7½ ml) Cinnamon Syrup
  • 1 pinch Chili Powder
Servings:
1

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  • White RumPartial match

    Slightly sweeter.

  • GinCreative swap

    Adds botanicals.

  • Lemon JuiceClose match

    Slightly softer acidity.

  • Grapefruit JuicePartial match

    Bigger citrus hit. Use slightly less.

Garnish: A lime wheel and a cinnamon stick

Instructions

Shake vodka, cranberry juice, lime juice, and cinnamon syrup with ice. Strain into a tall glass over fresh ice. Finish with a tiny pinch of chili powder on top for a slow, warming spark.

Barkeep's Notes

A firework in a glass. Bright cranberry red with a cinnamon-and-chili heat that builds like a fuse. Sweet, tart, and just a little dangerous.

Estimated: ~194 cal|~7.2% ABV

Estimates are approximate and for informational purposes only. Not intended as medical or dietary advice.

Please drink responsibly. Must be of legal drinking age to consume alcohol.

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