Description
A refreshing and festive cranberry mocktail made with just three simple ingredients—cranberry juice, ginger beer, and orange juice—perfect for Christmas and special occasions. Optionally enhanced with a non-alcoholic rum or spirit and garnished with fresh cranberries, orange slices, and herbs like rosemary or thyme.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3 oz cranberry juice
- 4 oz ginger beer
- 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 Glass: Fill your glass or mug with ice cubes to chill the drink and keep it refreshing.
- Add Juices: Pour in 3 oz cranberry juice and 1 oz orange juice over the ice.
- Add Ginger Beer: Top off the glass with 4 oz ginger beer and stir gently to combine all ingredients.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the mocktail and adjust by adding more cranberry juice or ginger beer according to your preference.
- Optional Spirit: Add 1 oz non-alcoholic rum or spirit if you prefer a richer flavor, though it tastes great without it.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh cranberries, orange slices, and a sprig of rosemary or thyme for a festive touch. Serve immediately.
Notes
- This is an easy, 3-ingredient festive mocktail ideal for Christmas and special occasions.
- For a nourishing twist, substitute ginger beer with ginger kombucha.
- The non-alcoholic rum is optional and can be omitted for a completely alcohol-free drink.
- Use fresh garnishes like mint, rosemary, or thyme to add aroma and visual appeal.
- Adjust sweetness or tartness by varying cranberry juice or ginger beer quantities based on your taste.
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
