Sparkling Ginger Cranberry Mocktail

Sparkling Ginger Cranberry Mocktail

from thespeckledpalate.com
5 min
1 servings

Serve up a Sparkling Ginger Cranberry Mocktail this New Year's Eve! This sparkling mocktail, which features tart unsweetened cranberry juice and spicy ginger beer, is a flavorful mixed drink to serve to individuals or a crowd. Add orange juice or apple juice to mellow the flavors for children. You can also swap ginger beer for ginger ale, too. With options to make this drink as tasty as possible, it's perfect for both adults and children!

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. unsweetened cranberry juice
  • 4 oz. ginger beer
  • Fresh cranberries, for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest

Directions

  1. 1

    On a small plate, combine the sugar with the orange zest. Stir them together until combined, and set aside.

  2. 2

    Slice an orange with a sharp knife, and cut into a wedge.

  3. 3

    Run the wedge around the rim of your glass. Make sure the entire rim is damp, as the orange sugar won’t stick if it’s not.

  4. 4

    Dip the rim into the orange sugar on the plate, moving the glass until all parts are coated.

  5. 5

    Using a jigger or a liquid measuring cup, measure out the cranberry juice and pour into the glass.

  6. 6

    Pour the ginger beer on top of the cranberry juice, and stir.

  7. 7

    Garnish with fresh cranberries, and enjoy immediately!