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Sparkling Cranberry Lemon Drop Mocktail in a sugar-rimmed glass with fresh cranberries and lemon twist on a holiday table

Sparkling Cranberry Lemon Drop Mocktail

A festive, non-alcoholic holiday drink featuring tart lemon, sweet homemade cranberry syrup, and sparkling water. Vegan and family-friendly.
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Servings 4
Calories 105 kcal

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker, Strainer, Saucepan, Martini glass

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 8 oz non-alcoholic gin alternative or cold water
  • 6 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 4 oz Cranberry Syrup recipe in instructions
  • 2 oz orange juice
  • 12 oz sparkling water
  • 1 lemon wedge for rim
  • 4 tbsp superfine sugar for rim

Instructions
 

  • Simmer cranberries, water, and sugar in a saucepan for 10 mins. Cool and strain to make syrup.
  • Rub rims of 4 glasses with lemon wedge and dip in sugar.
  • Fill shaker with ice. Add non-alcoholic spirit, lemon juice, cranberry syrup, and orange juice. Shake well. (Work in batches if needed).
  • Strain into glasses and top each with 3 oz sparkling water. Garnish with cranberries.

Notes

Use fresh lemon juice for best results. Syrup keeps for 2 weeks in fridge.
CALORIES: 105