Cranberry and Mango Lemonade Vodka Cocktail

The end of Summer and the beginning of Fall collide in this gorgeous thirst-quenching Cranberry and Mango Lemonade Vodka Cocktail.

The heat of this Summer has me counting down the days until it is officially Fall. Summer drinks are still in style and I am currently obsessed with Simply Mango Lemonade. So to ease into the flavor transition of Fall I picked up some cranberry cocktail juice with cocktails in mind.

The ruby-red juice glittering next to the Mango Lemonade reminded me of The Madras Cocktail. So naturally, I grabbed the two and a bottle of vodka.

We picked up mint and basil plants the day before because those plants are a Summer necessity for my kitchen and in my cocktails.

I made this new concoction of flavors and it was beautiful. I tasted the cocktail and the aroma of basil fit perfectly for this cocktail. Summer with a splash of Fall. Just like my Strawberry Basil Lemonade Vodka Cocktail basil and lemonade just go together.

Cocktail Garden

Having an endless supply of fresh herbs for your cocktails is a cocktail enthusiast’s dream. Here is a list of fresh herbs to grow and garnish your own craft cocktails. 

• Basil (try different varieties such as sweet or Thai)
• Lemon Thyme (see this Strawberry Prosecco Cocktail with a crown of Thyme)
• Lavender
• Mint
• Sage

Crafting the Mango Lemonade Cocktail

1. Visually divide your glass into thirds. 
2. Fill the glass full of ice.
3. First, pour in the vodka 1/3 of the way.
4. Next, you will pour in the mango lemonade another 1/3 of the way. You may gently stir at this point.
5. Pick an ice cube that is on top and slowly pour the cranberry juice over the ice cube.
6. This will technique will give you the layers pictured above in this drink.
7. Do not stir to maintain the layers.
8. Gently pinch the basil leaves to release their aroma and garnish the cocktail.
9. Serve immediately.

If the ice cube trick doesn’t work try flipping over a spoon and top of the first layer of juice and pour slowly. If all else fails then stir. It is still a killer-tasting Mango Lemonade Cocktail. 

More Lemonade Vodka Drinks:

• Strawberry Basil Lemonade Vodka Cocktail
• Blackberry Lemonade and Vodka Cocktail
• Crown Royal Peach Lemonade

Cranberry and Mango Lemonade Vodka Cocktail Recipe