Woo Woo Cocktail

Three glasses filled with a red cocktail - square

The woo woo cocktail is a light, fruity blend of vodka, peach schnapps, and cranberry juice. With its bright flavor and striking red color, it’s a fun and festive drink—perfect for Valentine’s Day, girls’ night, or any occasion that calls for something playful and refreshing.

Course Cocktails

Cuisine American

Keyword cranberry cocktail, peach schnapps cocktail, woo woo, woo woo cocktail

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings Cocktails

Calories 281kcal

Author Elaine Benoit

Equipment

Ingredients

4 ounces vodka
2 ounces peach schnapps
6 ounces cranberry juice (unsweetened, but if you must use pre-sweetened, omit simple syrup)
1 ounce simple syrup (read notes)
2 wedges lime (Each lime should be 1/4 of the lime)

Instructions

Fill cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
Add vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry juice and simple syrup if using
4 ounces vodka, 2 ounces peach schnapps, 6 ounces cranberry juice, 1 ounce simple syrup
Cap shaker and shake for 20 seconds. Strain cocktail between the two glasses (you may have a little leftover, pour between the two glasses as needed)
Squeeze the juice out of a wedge of lime into the glass (one wedge for each cocktail)
2 wedges lime
Sip, smile, and enjoy.

Notes

Tips for making the woo woo cocktail:

Although I love using premium vodka like Grey Goose, a mid-range option like Ketel One works well too. My rule of thumb is to buy the best quality alcohol that fits your budget.

There are plenty of peach schnapps options out there, but I prefer the Peachtree brand for its smooth, fruity flavor.

I prefer using pure, unsweetened cranberry juice so I can control the sweetness myself. It allows you to adjust the sugar to your taste, rather than relying on the often overly sweet commercial cranberry juices.

If you do use a sweetened cranberry juice, skip the simple syrup—otherwise the drink will end up too sweet.

Make sure to wash any citrus you’re using, even for garnish. I use a neutral, unscented hand soap from Whole Foods to gently clean the skin.

Don’t forget to squeeze the lime wedge into the drink before dropping it in. It adds a little extra brightness that really makes a difference.

I love serving this in a martini glass, but if you prefer it over ice, try a double old fashioned or highball glass—it’s great either way.

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