Sparkling Cranberry Mojito Mocktail (Printable)
Tangy cranberry, fresh mint, and lime make this sparkling mocktail a bright, thirst-quenching beverage.
# Components:
→ Mocktail Base
01 - 1/2 cup cranberry juice (100% juice, unsweetened or lightly sweetened)
02 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
03 - 1 tablespoon simple syrup, adjust to taste
04 - 8 to 10 fresh mint leaves
05 - 1/2 cup sparkling water or club soda, chilled
06 - Ice cubes
→ Garnish
07 - Lime slices
08 - Fresh cranberries (optional)
09 - Mint sprigs
# Method:
01 - In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, gently muddle the mint leaves with freshly squeezed lime juice and simple syrup until fragrant.
02 - Pour cranberry juice into the muddled mint mixture and stir until fully integrated.
03 - Fill two serving glasses generously with ice cubes.
04 - Evenly divide the cranberry-mint base between both glasses.
05 - Top each glass with chilled sparkling water or club soda and stir gently to blend flavors.
06 - Adorn with lime slices, fresh cranberries, and mint sprigs. Serve immediately for optimal refreshment.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Uses ingredients you probably already have on hand
- Takes just 10 minutes start to finish no cooking or fancy tools required
- Naturally vegan gluten free and nut free so everyone can enjoy
- So customizable adjust sweetness and fizz to suit any taste
02 -
- Filled with vitamin C and antioxidants from cranberry and lime
- Zero alcohol so everyone can enjoy guilt free
- Doubles beautifully for a crowd just scale up the ingredients
03 -
- Always taste your cranberry juice before making the drink since tartness can vary from brand to brand
- For maximum minty aroma smack the leaves between your hands before muddling
- Serve with reusable straws for a festive touch and to keep the garnish in place