Tag: Vodka cranberry

According to the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), all distilled spirits are considered gluten-free. However, when it comes to flavored products, like the ready-to-drink Absolut Vodka Cran, the answer for gluten-free status requires closer examination.

According to the official Absolut Vodka FAQ, their standard vodka and flavored varieties contain zero added sugar. However, when it comes to a vodka cranberry, the sugar content is entirely dependent on the other ingredients used, specifically the cranberry juice or pre-mixed beverage.

A standard vodka cranberry can contain over 130 calories and a significant amount of added sugar from commercial cranberry cocktail juice. But is vodka cranberry a healthier option compared to other mixed drinks, or is its reputation as a lighter choice misleading?

While a standard vodka cranberry cocktail contains around 14% ABV, a potency slightly higher than the average glass of wine, its effect on intoxication varies significantly based on individual factors. The simple truth is that any drink with alcohol, including a vodka cranberry, has the potential to get you drunk.

Absolut Vodka itself contains no sugar, so the sugar content of an Absolut Vodka cranberry depends entirely on the mixer. This means the cranberry juice used determines the drink's sweetness.