This Cranberry-Lime Float Is Like a Cool (and Boozy) Summer Breeze in a Glass

This boozy treat is tart, sweet, and creamy at once. 

Cape Codder Float

Boozy Floats

Cape Codder Float

Photo by: Sam Henderson

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The Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup lime sherbet
  • 3 ounces vodka
  • 6 ounces cranberry juice
  • 2 ounces club soda
  • frozen cranberries
  • lime wedge, for garnish

The Instructions 

Place the lime sherbet in the bottom of a medium float glass (it should hold about 10 to 12 ounces.) Add the vodka and cranberry juice. Pour club soda over the sherbet to fill the glass.

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