Description
This Easy Holiday Mocktail is a festive, non-alcoholic drink bursting with seasonal flavors like cranberry, apple, lime, and fresh mint. Lightly sweetened with maple syrup and finished with sparkling bubbles, it’s a refreshing and inclusive beverage perfect for holiday gatherings, parties, and family celebrations.
Ingredients
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6 fresh mint leaves
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1 teaspoon maple syrup
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2 oz cranberry juice
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1 oz apple cider or apple juice
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½ oz fresh lime juice
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Sparkling water or ginger beer, to top
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Splash of apple cider vinegar (optional)
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Pinch of icing sugar (optional)
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Ice cubes
Instructions
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Add mint leaves to a glass and gently muddle to release aroma.
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Pour in the maple syrup and stir lightly.
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Add cranberry juice, apple cider (or apple juice), and lime juice.
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Fill the glass with ice and stir gently to combine.
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Top with sparkling water or ginger beer.
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Add a splash of apple cider vinegar if desired.
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Finish with a light dusting of icing sugar (optional).
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Garnish with mint or cranberries and serve immediately.
Notes
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Adjust sweetness by adding more maple syrup if desired.
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Always add sparkling ingredients just before serving.
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Apple cider vinegar adds depth but can be omitted for a milder flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: holiday mocktail, easy mocktail, festive drink, non alcoholic holiday drink