Description
A simple and refreshing cranberry mocktail made with just three main ingredients, perfect for Christmas and special occasions. This festive non-alcoholic drink combines cranberry juice, ginger beer, and orange juice for a deliciously tangy and bubbly beverage, optionally enhanced with a splash of non-alcoholic rum and garnished with fresh cranberries, orange slices, and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3 oz cranberry juice
- 4 oz ginger beer (or ginger kombucha for a nourishing twist)
- 1 oz orange juice
- 1 oz non-alcoholic rum or spirit of choice (optional)
Garnish
- Cranberries (optional)
- Orange slices (optional)
- Rosemary or thyme sprigs (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Glass: Fill your glass or mug with ice cubes to chill the drink properly.
- Mix Ingredients: Pour in the cranberry juice, orange juice, and ginger beer over the ice.
- Stir and Taste: Gently stir the mixture to combine the flavors. Taste and adjust by adding more cranberry juice for tartness or ginger beer for spice if desired.
- Add Optional Spirit: If using, add 1 oz of non-alcoholic rum or your choice of non-alcoholic spirit to enhance the flavor.
- Garnish: Add optional garnishes such as fresh cranberries, orange slices, and a sprig of rosemary or thyme to make the drink visually appealing and aromatic.
Notes
- This mocktail is quick and easy to prepare, taking only about 3 minutes from start to finish.
- For a nourishing twist, substitute ginger beer with ginger kombucha to add probiotics.
- The non-alcoholic rum is optional and the mocktail tastes great without it, making it suitable for all ages.
- Adjust sweetness and tartness by varying the amount of cranberry juice and ginger beer according to your taste.
- Use fresh herbs and citrus slices for an attractive presentation and added aroma.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 58 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 3 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg