Description
A fresh and fizzy cranberry spritzer mocktail made with simple ingredients. Perfectly balanced, not too sweet, and ready in just 5 minutes.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cranberry juice (unsweetened or lightly sweetened)
- 1 cup sparkling water (or lemon-lime soda for extra sweetness)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (about half a lime)
- Ice cubes
- Fresh cranberries (for garnish)
- Lemon or orange slices (for garnish)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Fill serving glasses with ice cubes.
- Combine the cranberry juice, sparkling water (or lemon-lime soda), and fresh lime juice. Stir gently to mix without losing carbonation.
- Pour the cranberry mixture over the ice in each glass. Garnish with fresh cranberries, a lemon or orange slice, and mint leaves if using.
- Serve immediately while cold and fizzy.
Notes
- Use unsweetened cranberry juice for a tart flavor or lightly sweetened for a smoother taste
- Add sparkling water just before serving to keep the drink bubbly
- If the drink tastes too tart, use lemon-lime soda or add a splash of orange juice
- Chill all ingredients before mixing for the best results
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 ounces
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg