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A glass of red iced cranberry mocktail garnished with a lime slice, mint leaves, and cranberries on a marble surface.

Easy Cranberry Lime Mocktail Recipe

Author: Jessica Haggard
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.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 2 glasses
Calories 172 kcal

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
  • ice cubes
  • fresh cranberries for garnish (optional
  • fresh mint leaves for 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.
  • Keep the juice, syrup, and sparkling water cold to maintain a crisp flavor and slow down the loss of carbonation.
  • Use fresh cranberries for bright color and a pleasant tart note. If using frozen ones, rinse them briefly so they don’t cloud the drink.
  • Start with a small amount of syrup and adjust based on how tart your cranberry juice is.
  • Add a festive touch with a sugar or salt rim, a small ribbon on the glass stem, or a garnish of rosemary and cranberries for a wreath effect.
Serve: Pair it with stuffed mushrooms, cucumber roll-ups, or bacon-wrapped asparagus, roasted turkey, glazed ham, cheese board, gingerbread cookies, apple pie pockets, or pumpkin dump cake.

Nutrition

Calories: 172kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gSodium: 39mgPotassium: 126mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 46gVitamin A: 57IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 2mg
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