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Two glasses of red iced cocktails garnished with lime slices, mint leaves, and cranberries, set on a marble surface.
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Cranberry Lime Mocktail (5-Minute Recipe)

This cranberry mocktail is about to be your new go-to if you love drinks that taste as good as they look. Made in just 5 minutes, it’s light yet loaded with sweet-tart flavor. Ideal for weekend brunches, parties, or holidays!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cranberry mocktail
Servings: 2 glasses
Calories: 172kcal
Author: Jessica Haggard

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cranberry juice
  • ½ cup carbonated water such as club soda or sparkling water
  • ¼ cup simple syrup adjust to taste
  • 1–2 whole limes juiced, plus extra slices for garnish
  • cubes ice
  • fresh cranberries for garnish (optional
  • fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
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Instructions

  • Prepare the glasses by filling each glass halfway with ice cubes.
  • Mix the base in a pitcher by stirring together the cranberry juice, lime juice, and simple syrup until well combined.
  • Just before serving, pour in the carbonated water and gently stir to keep the bubbles fresh.
  • Divide the mocktail between the glasses. Garnish with lime slices, fresh cranberries, and mint sprigs. Serve immediately while chilled and fizzy.

Notes

  • Use fresh, ripe berries for a naturally vibrant color and a subtle burst of tartness that enhances the drink’s flavor. If using frozen cranberries, give them a quick rinse before adding so they don’t cloud the drink.
  • Chill everything first. Cold juice, syrup, and sparkling water help the bubbles last longer and keep your drink crisp without needing tons of ice.
  • Cranberry juice can vary in tartness; start with less syrup and taste before adding more.
  • Make it holiday-worthy by adding a sugar or salt rim, tying a small ribbon around the glass stem, or garnishing with a sprig of rosemary and a few floating cranberries for a “cranberry wreath” look.
  • Mix the juices and syrup ahead of time, refrigerate, and top with sparkling water and ice only when ready to serve.
Serve: Pair with savory appetizers like bacon-wrapped asparagus, cucumber roll-ups, and stuffed mushrooms. It also goes well with turkey, stuffing, glazed ham, cheese boards, and spiced desserts like apple pie, gingerbread cookies, or cinnamon coffee cake.

Nutrition

Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 39mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Net Carbohydrates: 46g
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