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Festive holiday mocktail with cranberry, lime, and mint in a gold-rimmed glass.

Holiday Mocktail – A Festive Drink for Every Celebration

This vibrant Holiday Mocktail combines juicy cranberry, crisp apple, zesty lime, and a hint of maple syrup for a drink that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfect for Christmas, Thanksgiving, or any winter gathering, it’s alcohol-free, quick to prepare, and guaranteed to bring cheer to every celebration.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 glass
Course: Drinks, Mocktails
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 70
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Holiday Mocktail
  • 6 leaves fresh mint
  • 1 tsp maple syrup or preferred sweetener
  • 2 oz cranberry juice regular or low sugar
  • 1 oz apple cider or apple juice
  • 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
  • sparkling water or ginger beer, to top
  • optional extras apple cider vinegar for tang, icing sugar for snow effect

Method
 

  1. Clap the mint leaves between your hands to release aroma and place in a shaker with the maple syrup.
  2. Gently muddle the mint to bruise it without tearing.
  3. Add lime juice, cranberry juice, and apple juice.
  4. Fill the shaker with ice, secure the lid, and shake well.
  5. Strain into a glass filled with fresh ice.
  6. Top with sparkling water or ginger beer.
  7. Garnish with cranberries, mint, and lime slices. Optional: dust with icing sugar for a snowy effect.

Notes

For a crowd, multiply ingredients, prepare in a pitcher, and add sparkling element just before serving. Use chilled juices for best flavor, and try frozen cranberries as garnish to keep the drink cold without dilution.