Description
A refreshing and festive cranberry mocktail made with just three main ingredients—cranberry juice, ginger beer, and orange juice. This easy-to-make drink is perfect for Christmas and special occasions, with optional garnishes to add a touch of elegance and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3 oz cranberry juice
- 4 oz ginger beer (substitute with ginger kombucha for a nourishing twist)
- 1 oz orange juice
- 1 oz non-alcoholic rum or spirit of choice (optional - tastes great without)
Garnish (Optional)
- Cranberries
- Orange slices
- Rosemary or thyme sprigs
Instructions
- Prepare your glass: Fill your glass or mug with ice to chill the drink and keep it refreshing.
- Combine ingredients: Pour the cranberry juice, orange juice, and ginger beer into the glass over the ice.
- Mix gently: Stir the mixture gently to blend the flavors without flattening the ginger beer.
- Taste and adjust: Sample the mocktail and adjust the balance by adding more cranberry juice or ginger beer as preferred.
- Garnish and serve: Add your choice of cranberries, orange slices, and a sprig of rosemary or thyme for a festive, aromatic touch. Serve immediately.
Notes
- This mocktail recipe is quick and easy, requiring only three main ingredients.
- For a nourishing twist, substitute ginger beer with ginger kombucha.
- The non-alcoholic rum or spirit is optional and can be omitted for a lighter drink.
- Use fresh garnishes like cranberries, orange slices, and herbs to enhance presentation and flavor.
- Adjust ingredient quantities to taste and glass size.
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
