It wouldn’t be the holiday season without all kinds of festive drinks! I love sipping on Christmas coffees, this decadent Billionaire’s Hot Chocolate and Eggless Eggnog. This Cranberry and Orange Mocktail recipe is similar to a Cranberry Cocktail, that is usually prepared with vodka, but without any alcohol. It is a great option to serve to kids and adults alike!
What is a Mocktail?
A mocktail is a non-alcoholic beverage designed to mimic the flavours and presentation of traditional cocktails, providing a festive and enjoyable drink option without the inclusion of alcohol. Mocktails often combine various juices, sodas, and garnishes to create a refreshing and visually appealing alternative for those who prefer not to consume alcohol.
Why you will love this recipe
Refreshing non alcoholic beverage No need for fancy equipment like a cocktail shaker Takes just 2 minutes to put together No cooking required Easy to substitute flavours
Cranberry-orange Mocktail Ingredients
Cranberry Juice Orange juice – juice oranges or clementines for fresh orange juice or use from a carton. Non alcoholic sparkling wine or sparkling grape juice. Sparkling water or club soda also works. Garnish: Ice cubes Fresh cranberries – use leftover cranberries to make Christmas Jam. Herbs – fresh mint leaves or fresh rosemary sprigs (optional)
Substitutions and variations
Use apple juice instead of orange juice To intensify the red colour, use a splash of pomegranate juice as well Use ginger beer or ginger ale instead of sparkling grape juice – this adds ginger flavor to the drink Instead of fresh cranberries, garnish with pomegranates Depending on your sweetness level, use other full sugar or no added sugar juices. Make it sweeter by adding honey or maple syrup or sugar. I suggest doing a taste test first
How to make Cranberry Mocktail
If preparing for later: In a large pitcher or bowl, stir together cranberry juice and orange juice. Pour into glassware of choice until half full, add ice, and top the rest with the sparkling grape juice. Add any garnishes such as cranberries, orange wedges, rosemary sprig or pomegranate seeds here. If serving immediately, simply add cranberry juice, orange juice and non alcoholic sparkling wine into glass of choice and serve straight away.
Other Mocktail Recipes
Mimosa Mocktail Pomegranate Mocktail Mango Mocktail Rose Mocktail Watermelon Mocktail Green Apple Martini As always if you make this recipe, be sure to leave me a comment, rate this recipe and tag me on Instagram @jcookingodyssey or #jcookingodyssey. I love seeing all your photos of my recipe recreations! Don’t forget to follow me on social media using the buttons below – I can’t wait to see you all there!
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