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Madras

Served in a highball glass

Madras

Ingredients

  • 45 ml Vodka
  • 90 ml Cranberry juice
  • 30 ml Orange juice

Preparation

Build in a highball glass over ice and stir.

Garnish

Lime wedge

Origin story

The Madras cocktail gained popularity in the 1980s as a fruity highball, combining vodka with cranberry and orange juices. It reflects the era's trend towards lighter, refreshing cocktails.