Madras Punch
A colorful batch cocktail from the Cape Codder family, layering vodka with cranberry and orange juices for a beautiful sunset-hued punch with perfectly balanced fruit flavors.
- 12 ozvodka
- 24 ozcranberry juice
- 8 ozorange juice
- orange slices, lime wedgesgarnish
- 1Combine vodka and cranberry juice in a punch bowl
- 2Slowly pour orange juice to create layered effect
- 3Stir gently before serving if desired
- 4Add ice and garnish with orange slices
- 5Serve with lime wedges on the side
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The Madras is named after the vibrant colors of Madras fabric from Chennai, India. As a variation of the Cape Codder, it adds orange juice to create a beautiful color gradient. The drink gained popularity alongside other vodka-cranberry cocktails during the 1970s-80s cocktail boom.
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