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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, sparkling water, 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 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Beverage, Mocktail
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 96kcal
Author: Ebony Robinson

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Cranberry Juice (chilled)
  • 2 cups Sparkling Water (chilled. or club soda)
  • 1 tablespoon Honey (or simple syrup. Optional, depending on the sweetness of your juice)
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1 Orange
  • ½ cup Fresh Cranberries
  • Ice Cubes

Instructions

  • Fill a large pitcher halfway with ice. Pour in the cranberry juice cocktail, sparkling water or club soda, fresh lime juice, and optional honey or simple 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: Sweetened cranberry juice cocktail already contains sugar, so taste it before adding optional honey or simple syrup.
  • Honey Tip: Honey may be harder to dissolve in an iced drink. Simple syrup is the easier option for mixing directly into cold liquids.
  • Sparkling Water: Prepare the drink shortly before serving to help preserve carbonation.
  • Ginger Ale Variation: Replace sparkling water with ginger ale for a sweeter drink with a hint of ginger.
  • Lemon-Lime Soda Variation: Replace sparkling water with lemon-lime soda for a sweeter citrus version.
  • Make Ahead: Mix the cranberry juice cocktail, lime juice, and optional sweetener up to 24 hours ahead. Refrigerate without ice, sparkling water, or garnishes.
  • Storage: Refrigerate the finished drink without ice or fruit for up to 2 days. Refrigerate the juice base separately for up to 3 days.
  • Serving a Crowd: Double or triple the ingredients when serving a larger group.

Nutrition

Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 176mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 140IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 0.4mg