Description
A simple and festive cranberry mocktail with just three main ingredients, perfect for Christmas and special occasions. This refreshing, non-alcoholic drink combines cranberry juice, ginger beer, and orange juice, optionally enhanced with a splash of non-alcoholic rum or spirit and garnished with fresh cranberries and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3 oz cranberry juice
- 4 oz ginger beer (or substitute with ginger kombucha for a nourishing twist)
- 1 oz orange juice
- 1 oz non-alcoholic rum or spirit of choice (optional)
Garnish
- Cranberries (for garnish)
- Orange slices (for garnish)
- Rosemary or thyme sprigs (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the glass: Fill your glass or mug with ice to chill the drink properly.
- Add juices and ginger beer: Pour in the cranberry juice, orange juice, and ginger beer over the ice.
- Mix the drink: Stir gently to combine the flavors without losing the ginger beer's fizz.
- Taste and adjust: Sample the mocktail and adjust the balance by adding more cranberry juice or ginger beer as preferred.
- Add non-alcoholic spirit (optional): If desired, add 1 oz of your chosen non-alcoholic rum or spirit to enhance the flavor.
- Garnish and serve: Finish by garnishing with cranberries, orange slices, and herbs like rosemary or thyme for a festive touch.
Notes
- This mocktail uses only three main ingredients, making it quick and easy for holiday celebrations.
- For a healthier twist, substitute ginger beer with ginger kombucha to add probiotics.
- The non-alcoholic rum is optional and the drink tastes great without it.
- Use fresh cranberries and herbs for the best garnish presentation and flavor.
- Adjust ingredient quantities to suit taste preferences 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
