Description
A festive, non-alcoholic mocktail that combines cranberry and lime flavors for a sparkling holiday drink.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces cranberry juice
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- Sparkling water or lemon-lime soda for topping
- Fresh cranberries for garnish
- Lime wedge for garnish
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
- Coarse salt or sugar for rimming
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- On a shallow plate, spread coarse salt or sugar for rimming. Dip the rim of a glass into cranberry juice, then into the salt or sugar, twisting to coat.
- Rinse fresh cranberries and mint leaves. Prepare garnishes on a cocktail pick if desired.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine cranberry juice, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup.
- Fill the shaker with ice, secure the lid, and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.
- Strain into the prepared glass and top with sparkling water or lemon-lime soda.
- Garnish with fresh cranberries, mint, and a lime wedge. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor. Chill the glass before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: mocktail, holiday drink, non-alcoholic, festive beverage