Description
A refreshing and festive cranberry mocktail made with just three main ingredients—cranberry juice, ginger beer, and orange juice. This easy-to-make drink can be enjoyed with or without a splash of non-alcoholic rum and is perfect for Christmas or any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3 oz cranberry juice
- 4 oz ginger beer (substitute with ginger kombucha for a nourishing twist)
- 1 oz orange juice
Optional Ingredients
- 1 oz non-alcoholic rum or spirit of choice
- Cranberries, orange slices, rosemary, thyme 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 carefully over the ice.
- Mix the Drink: Stir gently to combine all ingredients without losing the fizziness of the ginger beer.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste your mocktail and adjust the balance by adding more cranberry juice or ginger beer to suit your preference.
- Add Optional Spirit and Garnish: If desired, add 1 oz of non-alcoholic rum or your preferred spirit. Garnish with cranberries, orange slices, and fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme for color and aroma.
Notes
- This mocktail is perfect for festive occasions like Christmas due to its vibrant color and refreshing taste.
- Ginger kombucha can be used as a healthier alternative to ginger beer for added probiotics.
- The non-alcoholic rum is optional and the drink tastes great without it.
- Adjust the sweetness and tartness by varying cranberry juice and ginger beer quantities to personal taste.
- Fresh herbs like mint can also be used as garnish for an added fresh aroma.
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
