Mocktail lovers will appreciate how fast and refreshing this cranberry lime drink is. With its sweet-tart balance and simple ingredients, it’s an easy pick for brunch, parties, and holiday celebrations.
½cupcarbonated watersuch as club soda or sparkling water
¼cupsimple syrup adjust to taste
1–2 wholelimesjuiced plus extra slices for garnish
ice cubes
fresh cranberriesfor garnish (optional
fresh mint leavesfor garnish (optional)
Instructions
Fill each glass about halfway with ice.
In a pitcher, stir together the cranberry juice, lime juice, and simple syrup until everything is blended.
Right before serving, pour in the carbonated water and give it a light stir so the bubbles stay intact.
Pour the mocktail into the prepared glasses. Add lime slices, fresh cranberries, or mint sprigs if you like. Serve while chilled and fizzy.
Notes
Stir the juices and syrup together ahead of time and keep the mixture chilled. Add the sparkling water and ice right before serving so it stays bubbly.