Sparkling Cranberry Orange Mocktail: 4 Festive Hours
This Sparkling Cranberry Orange Mocktail is a festive and refreshing non-alcoholic drink perfect for holiday gatherings. It combines the tartness of cranberries with the sweetness of orange for a delightful taste. Easy to make, it’s a crowd-pleaser for all ages.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cranberry juice
- 2 cups orange juice
- 1 cup sparkling water or club soda
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons sugar (optional, adjust to taste)
- Fresh cranberries for garnish
- Orange slices for garnish
- Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a pitcher, combine cranberry juice, orange juice, and lime juice.
- If using sugar, stir it into the juice mixture until dissolved.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Just before serving, gently stir in the sparkling water or club soda.
- Pour the mocktail into glasses filled with ice.
- Garnish each glass with fresh cranberries, an orange slice, and a sprig of rosemary if desired.
Notes
- For a less sweet mocktail, omit the sugar.
- You can make the juice base ahead of time and add the sparkling water just before serving to maintain fizziness.
- Experiment with different types of sparkling water for varied flavors.
- Add a splash of grenadine for a deeper red color.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg