Description
A refreshing and festive cranberry mocktail made with just three simple ingredients, perfect for Christmas and special occasions. This easy-to-make non-alcoholic beverage combines cranberry juice, ginger beer, and orange juice, optionally enhanced with a splash of non-alcoholic rum and garnished with fresh cranberries and herbs.
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 Glass: Fill your glass or mug with ice to chill the drink and keep it refreshing.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour in the cranberry juice, orange juice, and ginger beer over the ice.
- Mix and Taste: Stir gently to blend the flavors, then taste and adjust by adding more cranberry juice or ginger beer according to your preference.
- Add Optional Spirit: If desired, add 1 oz of non-alcoholic rum or your preferred non-alcoholic spirit to enhance the flavor.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh cranberries, orange slices, and herbs like rosemary or thyme for a festive touch before serving.
Notes
- This is a simple and quick mocktail recipe perfect for holiday celebrations and special occasions.
- Using ginger kombucha instead of ginger beer can provide a nourishing probiotic twist.
- Non-alcoholic rum is optional; the mocktail is delicious even without it.
- Adjust the balance of cranberry juice and ginger beer to your taste preference for sweetness and spice.
- Garnishing with fresh herbs and fruits adds visual appeal and subtle aromatics.
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
