Sparkling Cranberry-Orange Mocktail
Like holiday cheer in a glass — tart cranberry, sweet orange, and fizzy sparkle for a drink that feels just dressy enough without crossing into “overly precious.”
Ingredients
- 1 cup cranberry juice 100% juice, not cocktail
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tsp maple syrup or honey optional, to taste
- 1 cup sparkling water or club soda chilled
- Ice cubes
- Fresh cranberries and orange slices for garnish
Instructions
- Fill two glasses with ice.
- In a small pitcher, combine cranberry juice, orange juice, and maple syrup/honey (if using). Stir well.
- Pour mixture evenly into the glasses.
- Top each glass with sparkling water.
- Garnish with fresh cranberries and an orange slice. Serve immediately.
Notes
• Why it works: The mix of tart, sweet, and fizzy keeps things light and refreshing.
• Shortcuts: Use bottled orange juice and pre-chilled ingredients to skip ice.
• Toddler-friendly: Serve in a small cup without garnish for easy sipping.
• Apéro energy: Serve in coupe glasses for an elevated presentation.
• Shortcuts: Use bottled orange juice and pre-chilled ingredients to skip ice.
• Toddler-friendly: Serve in a small cup without garnish for easy sipping.
• Apéro energy: Serve in coupe glasses for an elevated presentation.