Sparkling Orange Cranberry Mocktail
A refreshing and vibrant mocktail combining the zesty flavors of orange and tangy cranberry, perfect for any festive occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or honey/maple syrup)
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups fresh orange juice (about 6–8 oranges)
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 3 cups sparkling water or club soda, chilled
- Orange slices, for garnish
- Fresh rosemary sprigs, for garnish
- Ice cubes (optional)
- Cinnamon sticks for stirring
Instructions
- Make the Cranberry Syrup: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the cranberries, sugar (or honey/maple syrup), and water. Stir gently and cook until cranberries pop and mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Strain to separate solids and let cool.
- Juicing the Oranges: Juice the oranges until you have 2 cups of fresh orange juice. Adjust sweetness as desired.
- Mix the Base: In a pitcher, combine cooled cranberry syrup, orange juice, and lemon juice. Stir gently until well combined.
- Add the Bubbles: Just before serving, add the chilled sparkling water and stir gently to avoid losing fizz.
- Serve It Up: Fill glasses with ice cubes (if using) and pour the sparkling mixture over, garnishing with orange slices and fresh rosemary.
- Stir and Enjoy: Optionally add cinnamon sticks to each glass for stirring.
Notes
You can make the cranberry syrup ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator. For a low-sugar option, consider using monk fruit or stevia.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: mocktail, non-alcoholic drink, festive beverage, cranberry, orange, holiday drinks