Transfusion Drink Recipe
The Best Transfusion Drink Recipe – This famous recipe is made with vodka, grape juice, and ginger ale. Transfusion cocktails are deliciously fruity and crisp, and perfect for summer!
What is a Transfusion Cocktail?
According to my husband, this is a famous golf course favorite from before tee time to the 19th hole. Transfusion drinks are alcoholic beverages that are light and refreshing, with a pop of grape flavor.
But you don’t need to hit the links in order to enjoy! Classic transfusion cocktails are a breeze to make any time you want something bubbly and sweet, and deliciously (and deceptively) sippable. Simply layer ice, vodka, grape juice, and lime – stir – and finish with a generous splash of ginger ale.
5 Ingredients Needed
- Vodka – your preferred brand
- Grape Juice – I recommend 100% juice, not a cocktail blend
- Lime Juice – freshly squeezed, plus lime slices to garnish
- Ginger ale – or ginger beer
- Ice – crushed or cubed
Easy Recipe Steps
To start, slice a lime in half width-wise. Then slice one half into thin rings and juice the remaining half of the lime.
Next, fill a highball glass with crushed or cubed ice.
Measure and pour in the vodka.
Then add grape juice.
Pour in freshly squeezed lime juice.
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Stir with a swizzle stick…
And lastly, top the glass off with ginger ale and a slice of lime to garnish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it called a Transfusion drink?
There are a few different theories as to where the name Transfusion comes from. One likely reason is because of the drink’s vibrant blood-red color.
What is the best vodka to make a Transfusion cocktail?
Choose your preferred smooth vodka. If you really love grapes, feel free to use grape-flavored vodka.
Besides ginger ale, what else can you mix with other Transfusion ingredients?
Give your drink even more bite by using ginger beer instead of ginger ale. Or for a more mild flavor, swap the ginger for simple sparkling water.
How many servings does this recipe make?
The ingredients as listed are enough to make one cocktail.
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Transfusion Drink Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 ounces vodka
- 2 ounces grape juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- 1-2 ounces ginger ale or ginger beer
- Ice
Instructions
- Fill a highball glass or tumbler halfway with ice. Pour the vodka, grape juice, and lime juice over the ice. Stir well. Then top off the glass with ginger ale.
- Garnish with a lime wedge or fresh grape.
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thank you, I was looking for something different for cocktail hour this evening and these will do, hadn’t even had a transfusion before, of any kind, so much appreciated!
These were so yummy and refreshing! Can’t wait to enjoy them all summer long…I think they’d be perfect by the pool!
I will definitely be making this with sparkling water, since we don’t drink, but we love grape drinks! It will be so refreshing!
This flavor-packed transfusion drink is easy to make and is a great summer drink!