Description
Refreshing cranberry mojito mocktail blends zesty lime, mint leaves, and tart cranberry juice for a festive non-alcoholic twist. Cool holiday gatherings welcome this sparkling mocktail that quenches thirst and delights senses with its crisp, invigorating flavor profile.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Ingredients:
- 68 mint leaves
- 23 ounces (650 milliliters) cranberry juice
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) lime juice (freshly squeezed)
Sweeteners and Syrups:
- 1 teaspoon sugar or simple syrup (adjust to taste)
Carbonated and Garnish Elements:
- 34 ounces (960 milliliters) club soda or sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh cranberries
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Crush mint leaves with sugar in a tall glass, using a muddler to extract the aromatic essence and create a fragrant base.
- Generously fill the glass with ice, creating a chilled foundation for the mocktail.
- Pour lime juice and cranberry juice into the glass, mixing thoroughly to combine the tart and sweet flavors.
- Carefully add club soda or sparkling water, creating a light effervescence that elevates the drink’s texture and brightness.
- Decorate the rim with plump fresh cranberries and a zesty lime wedge to enhance the visual appeal and provide a burst of additional flavor.
- Present immediately to capture the drink’s vibrant temperature and maximize the sensory experience.
Notes
- Opt for fresh mint leaves for the most vibrant and aromatic flavor, ensuring you gently bruise them to release their essential oils without turning them bitter.
- Choose ripe, plump cranberries for garnishing to add a beautiful visual appeal and a burst of fresh tartness to your mocktail.
- Adjust the sugar level based on the sweetness of your cranberry juice; start with less and add more if needed to balance the tartness.
- For a low-sugar version, substitute sugar with stevia or a sugar-free sweetener, maintaining the drink’s refreshing character while reducing calorie content.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Mocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg