Cranberry Cinnamon Mocktail Recipe
This festive non-alcoholic drink combines tart cranberry juice with warm cinnamon spice for a refreshing and cozy beverage perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Large pitcher or mixing glass
- Long spoon for stirring.
- Ice cube tray
- Serving glasses (8-10 oz)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Small saucepan (for simple syrup)
- Fine-mesh strainer
Ingredients
- 4 cups cranberry juice 100% juice, not cocktail
- 2 cups sparkling water or club soda
- 1/2 cup cinnamon simple syrup
- 2 fresh limes juiced
- Ice cubes
- Fresh cranberries for garnish
- Cinnamon sticks for garnish
For Cinnamon Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 cinnamon sticks
Instructions
Make the cinnamon simple syrup:
- Combine water, sugar, and cinnamon sticks in a small saucepan
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes
- Remove from heat and let cool completely
- Strain and store in an airtight container
Mix the mocktail:
- Fill pitcher with ice
- Pour in cranberry juice and lime juice
- Add cinnamon simple syrup
- Stir well to combine
Serve:
- Fill glasses with ice
- Pour mixture into glasses, leaving room for sparkling water
- Top with sparkling water
- Garnish with fresh cranberries and cinnamon sticks
Notes
Store leftover cinnamon simple syrup in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Make a big batch for parties by doubling or tripling the recipe.
For a less sweet version, reduce the amount of simple syrup or use unsweetened cranberry juice.
Keep sparkling water separate until serving to maintain carbonation.