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Transfusion Recipe in a glass with ice and lime garnish, a refreshing summer drink

Easy Transfusion Recipe

The crisp, fruity flavor of grape meets cocktail elegance – this Transfusion is summer luxury in a glass.
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Course : Cocktails, Drinks
Cuisine : American, Clubhouse Style
Prep Time : 2 minutes
Chill Time : 5 minutes
Total Time : 7 minutes
Servings : 1
Calories : 165kcal
Cost : $3

Equipment

  • 1 Cocktail shaker To shake the vodka, grape juice, and lime juice
  • 1 Highball or rocks glass For serving over ice
  • 1 Bar spoon To gently stir in the ginger ale
  • 1 Cocktail pick Optional garnish with lime wheel, grape, and candied ginger

Ingredients
 

  • 2 oz vodka - any decent vodka
  • 2 oz Concord grape juice - preferably chilled
  • 0.5 oz fresh lime juice - freshly squeezed, not bottled
  • 2-4 oz ginger ale - add to taste, chilled
  • 1 cup ice - cubed, for serving
  • 3 pieces frozen grapes - optional, instead of ice cubes
  • 1 slice lime wheel - for garnish
  • 1 piece candied ginger - optional garnish

Instructions

  • Prepare the graham cracker crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1 tablespoon sugar until it resembles wet sand. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes, then let cool completely.
  • Make the strawberry sauce: Dice half the strawberries and cook them with 1 tablespoon sugar and a splash of lemon juice over medium heat. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened. Cool completely.
  • Prepare the cheesecake base: Beat softened cream cheese with remaining sugar until smooth. Mix in condensed milk, vanilla extract, and lemon juice.
  • Whip the cream: In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  • Gently fold the whipped cream into the cheesecake mixture until fully combined.
  • In a loaf pan, layer half the base, half the strawberry sauce, half the diced strawberries, and half the crust. Repeat and gently swirl with a knife.
  • Cover with plastic wrap touching the surface and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • Let it sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping. Top with extra strawberries or crushed graham crackers if desired.

Notes

The crisp, fruity flavor of grape meets cocktail elegance – this Transfusion is summer luxury in a glass. Whether served on a sunny patio or for a special gathering, its bold color and refreshing bubbles always impress. Garnish with lime, grape, or candied ginger for an extra club-style touch.

Nutrition

Serving : 361g | Calories : 165kcal | Carbohydrates : 21g | Sodium : 8mg | Potassium : 85mg | Sugar : 20g | Vitamin C : 6mg | Calcium : 10mg | Iron : 0.2mg