Sour Blood Lemonade Mocktail Recipe
A bold, citrusy mocktail that blends fresh blood orange, lemon, lime, cranberry juice, and a touch of ginger and rosemary. This refreshing and fizzy drink is perfect for summer days or any time you want a tangy, non-alcoholic treat with vibrant color and flavor.
Equipment
- Large pitcher
- Cocktail muddler (or wooden spoon)
- Citrus juicer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Tall serving glasses
- Mixing spoon
- Ice cube tray
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh blood orange juice about 3–4 blood oranges
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ¾ cup cranberry juice
- ¼ cup simple syrup or honey adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger thinly sliced
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 cups cold water
- 1 cup lemon-lime soda or ginger beer
- Ice cubes as needed
- Blood orange lemon, and lime slices, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, muddle the sliced ginger and rosemary using a muddler or the back of a spoon.
- Add the blood orange juice, lemon juice, and lime juice to the pitcher.
- Pour in the cranberry juice and simple syrup (or honey), and stir well.
- Add the cold water and mix to combine.
- Optional: Strain the mixture using a fine mesh strainer for a smoother drink.
- Fill tall glasses with ice cubes.
- Pour the citrus mixture into each glass until about ⅔ full.
- Top off each glass with lemon-lime soda or ginger beer for a fizzy finish.
- Garnish with blood orange, lemon, or lime slices, and serve immediately.