Classic Cranberry Spritz Mocktail
This Classic Cranberry Spritz Mocktail is a refreshing and quick-to-make drink, perfect for any occasion. It blends cranberry juice, simple syrup, and fresh lime juice, shaken with ice and strained into a glass filled with more ice. Fresh mint is muddled in the glass, and sparkling water is added for a fizzy finish.
Ingredients
- 3 oz cranberry juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- 2-3 fresh mint leaves
- 2-3 oz sparkling water
- Ice
- Lime wheel and mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a tall glass with ice.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine cranberry juice, simple syrup, and lime juice with ice.
- Shake well for about 10 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared glass.
- Gently muddle mint leaves in the glass.
- Top with sparkling water.
- Stir gently with a bar spoon to combine.
- Garnish with a lime wheel and a sprig of mint.
Notes
Adjust sweetness by increasing or reducing the simple syrup, or using sweetened/unsweetened cranberry juice.
Gently muddle mint to release flavor without making it bitter; avoid crushing the leaves too much.
Use flavored sparkling water (like lemon or lime) for an extra flavor boost.
Multiply ingredients for a pitcher, adding sparkling water just before serving to keep it fizzy.
Gently muddle mint to release flavor without making it bitter; avoid crushing the leaves too much.
Use flavored sparkling water (like lemon or lime) for an extra flavor boost.
Multiply ingredients for a pitcher, adding sparkling water just before serving to keep it fizzy.
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