Pour all ingredients into a tall glass filled with ice. Stir and enjoy responsibly.
Notes
Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips
Orange Juice: Use freshly squeezed for the best flavor.
Cranberry Juice: Avoid no sugar added drinks which can be too tart. Instead, use sweetened cranberry juice, also called cranberry juice cocktail, ironically enough! There are a plethora of varieties in the juice aisle these days. Strawberry, lime, or raspberry varieties would be a fun twist. Avoid pink juices, which won't give you the dark color typical of this drink.
Vodka: Use a mid-shelf vodka: I like Absolut and Titos best. Also, consider fruity-flavored vodkas for a new twist.
Tips
Serve a crowd: Mix it up as a pitcher or punch recipe by multiplying your servings time your number of guests.
Garnish: Add a garnish such as fresh cranberries, a lime slice, or even a cocktail umbrella.
Ice: Make ice cubes using fruit juice to avoid a watered-down drink. Or consider making clear ice by using bottled water.