Easy Cranberry Mocktail

HERO Cranberry spritzer over ice, topped with sugared cranberries, a dried orange slice, and a sugared rosemary sprig

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Easy Cranberry Mocktail

This cranberry mocktail combines sweetened cranberry juice cocktail, ginger ale, and fresh lime for a refreshing, bubbly drink. Orange slices, fresh cranberries, and rosemary make it a beautiful nonalcoholic beverage for entertaining throughout the year.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Beverage, Mocktail

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 236kcal

Author: Ebony Robinson

Ingredients

2 cups Cranberry Juice (sweetened, chilled) (16 oz)
1 cup Ginger Ale (chilled. or Sprite) (8 oz)
½ cup Honey Syrup (or simple syrup. Optional, depending on the sweetness of your juice) (4 oz)
½ cup Fresh Lime Juice (4 oz)
½ cup Fresh Cranberries
1 Orange (sliced)
Ice Cubes

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Instructions

Fill a large pitcher halfway with ice. Pour in the sweetened cranberry juice, ginger ale, fresh lime juice, and honey syrup. Stir gently until everything is combined.
Add the thinly sliced orange and fresh cranberries to the pitcher. Pour the mocktail into glasses filled with fresh ice. Garnish each glass with a rosemary sprig, a few cranberries, and a lime wedge before serving.

Notes

Sweetness: Cranberry juice cocktail is already sweetened, so choose your juice carefully. The honey syrup adds sweetness while balancing the tartness of the cranberry and lime.

Honey Syrup: Use honey syrup rather than straight honey for easier mixing. Combine equal parts honey and warm water, stirring until dissolved. Allow to cool before using.

Ginger Ale: Ginger ale adds a subtle sweetness and refreshing fizz without overpowering the cranberry flavor. Add it just before serving to preserve carbonation.

Fresh Lime Juice: Freshly squeezed lime juice adds brightness and balances the sweetness of the honey syrup. Bottled lime juice may taste more bitter.

Lemon-Lime Soda Variation: Replace ginger ale with lemon-lime soda for a sweeter, citrus-forward mocktail.

Make Ahead: Combine the cranberry juice, lime juice, and honey syrup up to 24 hours in advance. Refrigerate in a covered pitcher and add chilled ginger ale just before serving.

Storage: Store the cranberry, lime, and honey mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Once ginger ale is added, the mocktail is best enjoyed immediately to preserve its fizz.

Serving a Crowd: Double or triple the ingredients for larger gatherings. Keep the same proportions to maintain the cranberry-forward flavor, and add ginger ale just before serving.

Single Serving:

2 oz cranberry juice
1 oz ginger ale
½ oz fresh lime juice
½ oz honey syrup

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