Long Drink
Madras
How to make a Madras: a fruity vodka longdrink with cranberry and orange juice. The colorful classic as an easy recipe with tips.
3 minPrep time
easyDifficulty
Highball glassGlass
1Serving(s)
The Madras is a colorful, fruity longdrink from the family of vodka-cranberry cocktails. Named after the Indian city of Madras, it combines vodka, cranberry and orange juice into an easy-drinking, slightly dry beverage. Quickly mixed and uncomplicated, it is a perfect drink for relaxed summer days.
Instructions
- Fill the highball glass with ice cubes.
- Pour vodka over the ice.
- Top up with cranberry juice.
- Add the orange juice slowly.
- Stir briefly and garnish with an orange slice.
Garnish: An orange slice
Pro tip: Pour the orange juice in slowly at the end to create a pretty orange-red gradient in the glass.
Frequently asked questions
How does the Madras differ from the Sea Breeze?
The Madras contains orange juice, the Sea Breeze grapefruit juice. Both are mixed with vodka and cranberry juice.
Where does the Madras get its name?
The cocktail is named after the Indian city of Madras (now Chennai), probably because of its strong, exotic-looking color.
Is the Madras a fruity or dry drink?
It is mostly fruity with a slightly dry note from the cranberry juice, making it very approachable.
Ingredients
- Vodka4 cl
- Cranberry juice9 cl
- Orange juice3 cl
- Ice cubesas needed
