Cranberry Orange Mocktail
This cranberry orange mocktail is a refreshing, non-alcoholic drink with tart cranberry juice, sweet orange juice, and a splash of bubbles. Bright, festive, and easy—perfect for parties or a relaxing night in.
Equipment
- Large pitcher
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Citrus juicer
- Mixing spoon
- Ice cube tray
- Glasses
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 cup cranberry juice unsweetened or sweetened
- 1 cup orange juice fresh squeezed preferred
- 0.25 cup pineapple juice optional
- 2 tablespoons simple syrup, honey, or maple syrup to taste
- 0.5 cup lemon-lime soda, sparkling water, or ginger ale
- 0.5 juice of lime
- ice cubes
- fresh cranberries for garnish
- orange slices for garnish
- sugar optional, for rimming glasses
Instructions
- Fill your pitcher with ice cubes.
- Pour in the cranberry juice, orange juice, and pineapple juice if using.
- Add your sweetener of choice. Taste and adjust sweetness as desired.
- Squeeze in the lime juice.
- Stir everything together with your mixing spoon.
- Slowly pour in the lemon-lime soda, sparkling water, or ginger ale.
- If desired, rim glasses with sugar before pouring.
- Pour mocktail into glasses. Top with fresh cranberries and an orange slice for garnish.
Notes
Use unsweetened cranberry juice to control sweetness. Fresh orange juice is best. Pineapple juice adds a tropical touch. Add sparkling water or ginger ale for more fizz. Garnish with orange slices or mint for extra color and aroma.