Transfusion Recipe: Cheers to a Taste of Pure Relaxation!

The Transfusion drink is a yummy cocktail made with Concord grape juice, vodka, and ginger ale. It’s fizzy and easy to drink. This classic recipe combines sweet grape juice, ginger ale, fresh lime juice, and just the right amount of vodka in a cold glass.

Whether you’re kicking off your evening or want a tasty treat, you’ll enjoy this fruity drink! Don’t worry—it’s not some super strong neon nightclub concoction. It’s a refreshing drink that’s popular at places like golf clubs!

The mix of flavours—sweet, tangy, bubbly, and a hint of spicy ginger—makes it tasty. Give the Transfusion drink a try anytime, especially when you need to cool down in the summer!

This image shows a finished Transfusion cocktail served in a tall glass filled with ice, garnished with a lime wheel, grape, and candied ginger cube, ready to enjoy

Transfusion Recipe

The Best Transfusion Drink Recipe – This popular drink is made with vodka, grape juice, and ginger ale. Transfusion cocktails are fruity, crisp, and great for summer! They’re really easy to make when you want something bubbly and sweet. Just put ice in a glass, add vodka, grape juice, and lime, stir it up, and finish with a splash of ginger ale.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Jigger
  • Cocktail Shaker
  • Glass
  • Cocktail Pick

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ounces Vodka that’s about three big sips!
  • 2 ounces Grape juice Concord grape juice is best!
  • 1/2 ounce Lime juice for a tangy twist
  • Some ginger ale to make it fizzy

Optional garnishes:

  • 1 Lime wheel
  • 1 Grape
  • 1 candied Ginger cube

Instructions
 

  • Put vodka, grape juice, and lime juice in the shaker. Add some ice cubes.
    This image shows vodka, grape juice, and lime juice being poured into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, preparing to mix the Transfusion cocktail.
  • Shake it like crazy for about a minute until it feels really cold.
  • Fill your glass with ice and pour in the cold mix.
    This image shows a cocktail shaker being vigorously shaken, mixing vodka, grape juice, and lime juice until cold and well-blended for the Transfusion cocktail
  • Now, pour some fizzy ginger ale on top.
    This image shows the chilled Transfusion cocktail, made with vodka, grape juice, and lime, being poured into a glass filled with ice cubes
  • Want to make it fancy? Stick a lime wheel, grape, and a cute ginger cube on a pick.
    This image shows the Transfusion cocktail being garnished with a lime wheel, grape, and candied ginger cube on a cocktail pick, giving the drink a stylish and flavorful touch.

Notes

  • Keep it Cold: Make sure your ginger ale, grape juice, and vodka are cold before you start.
  • Use Fresh Ice: Fresh ice cubes will keep your drink tasting clean and refreshing.
  • Fresh Lime Juice: Squeeze your lime juice for the best taste.
  • Sweetness Level: If you like your drink sweeter, add more grape juice. If you want it less sweet, use less grape juice and more ginger ale.
  • Serve Right Away: Drink it soon after making it so it stays fizzy.
  • Optional Flavor: You can add a dash of bitters for a little extra flavour.

Nutrition Facts:

NutritionValue
Calories250 kcal
Carbohydrates14g
Protein2g
Sodium9mg
Fibre2g
Fat2g
Calcium9mg
Iron1mg
Sugar12g

Can I Use Different Things in the Transfusion Cocktail?

Can I Use Different Things in the Transfusion Cocktail?

You can try different things when making the Transfusion cocktail. The original recipe uses vodka, ginger ale or ginger beer, lime juice, and grape juice or grape soda. But you can change it up! Some use different alcohols like gin or whiskey. You can also use other citrus juices or even a bit of cranberry juice for a different taste.

Should I Put Ice in It?

Yes, people usually put ice in the Transfusion cocktail. They serve it in tall glasses like highball or Collins glasses. Ice keeps the drink nice and cool, which is great, especially when it’s hot outside.

Can I Make it Without Using Any Alcohol?

Yes, you can make a non-alcoholic Transfusion! Just skip the vodka and use non-alcoholic ginger beer or ginger ale instead. Mix it with lime juice, grape juice, or grape soda over ice, and you’ll have a tasty mocktail version.

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