Description
Create a delightful Sparkling Cranberry Mocktail, perfect for adding festive cheer to any gathering. This non-alcoholic drink brings bright, bubbly flavor without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Cranberry Juice (100% juice, not cocktail)
- 2 cups Sparkling Water or Club Soda (chilled)
- 1/2 cup Orange Juice (freshly squeezed preferred)
- 1/4 cup Lime Juice (freshly squeezed preferred)
- 2 tablespoons Simple Syrup (adjust to taste)
- Garnish: Fresh cranberries and orange slices
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, combine the cranberry juice, orange juice, lime juice, and simple syrup. Stir well to mix.
- Chill the juice mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This keeps the mocktail cold when you add the sparkling water.
- When ready to serve, gently pour the chilled sparkling water or club soda into the pitcher. Stir very slowly just once or twice to combine without losing carbonation.
- Fill glasses with ice. Pour the mocktail mixture into each glass.
- Garnish each serving with a few fresh cranberries and a thin slice of orange. Serve immediately and enjoy the sparkle.
Notes
- For extra flair, rim your glasses with a little sugar mixed with orange zest.
- If you prefer a less sweet drink, reduce or omit the simple syrup entirely. Taste your cranberry juice first, as sweetness levels vary.
- Make the base mixture (without sparkling water) ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Add the bubbles right before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: Approx. 130
- Sugar: Approx. 30g
- Sodium: Approx. 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 32g
- Fiber: Approx. 0.5g
- Protein: Approx. 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg