Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz raspberry liqueur (such as Chambord)
- 2 oz cranberry juice
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- Ice
- Fresh raspberries and a rosemary sprig, for garnish
- 1 small piece food-grade dry ice (optional, for presentation)
Instructions
- Chill the glass. Fill a coupe or rocks glass with ice water to chill while you mix; dump it before pouring.
- Shake. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the vodka, raspberry liqueur, cranberry juice, lime juice, and simple syrup. Shake hard for 10 seconds.
- Strain. Strain into the chilled glass over fresh ice (for a rocks glass) or straight up (for a coupe).
- Garnish. Skewer fresh raspberries and add a rosemary sprig for a dark, moody look.
- Add the drama (optional). Using tongs and gloves, drop one small piece of food-grade dry ice into the drink for fog. Let it fully sublimate before sipping — never swallow dry ice.
⚠️ Dry-ice safety
Dry ice is for presentation only: never ingest it, always handle with tongs and gloves, and let every piece fully dissolve before drinking. The cocktail is just as gorgeous without it — chill the glass well and the deep red color carries the drama. Batch the base (everything but ice) in a pitcher for parties; guests shake their own.
Common questions
Can I make a non-alcoholic version?
Yes — swap the vodka for sparkling water and the raspberry liqueur for raspberry syrup. It keeps the blood-red color and the drama.
How do I batch this for a party?
Multiply the liquid ingredients and mix in a pitcher (no ice). Refrigerate up to 24 hours; shake individual servings with ice to order.
Is dry ice safe in drinks?
Only with strict rules: food-grade dry ice, handled with tongs, one small piece per drink, and never drink until it has fully sublimated. When in doubt, skip it.
What glass works best?
A coupe shows off the color beautifully; a rocks glass over a big cube keeps it colder longer. Both photograph well.
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