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Cranberry Mocktail Recipe

October 12, 2016 By Jennifer Tammy 5 Comments

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Are you looking for a delicious cranberry mocktail recipe to serve over the holidays?

This new addition to our mocktails for kids collection is kid- and grown-up approved, perfect for pleasing guests at your next family get-together.

Cranberry Mocktail Recipe for Thanksgiving - this cranberry-orange mocktail is a delicious option to serve to your guests who are abstaining from alcohol. A festive nonalcoholic drink for the holidays.

Mocktails are a wonderful alternative plain old sodas or juices during the holidays. They are perfect if you want something a little bit special, but also want to avoid serving or consuming alcohol.

Mocktails aren’t just for kids, either – they are a courteous offering for pregnant guests, sober guests, or designated drivers. I personally love being able to have a few fancy mocktails throughout a long family gathering, without the effects that a cocktail would have!

Mocktails for Kids or other guests abstaining from alcohol this holiday season - fresh cranberry-orange mocktail

This cranberry mocktail recipe is actually a sparkling cranberry-orange mocktail with an optional mint twist.

You can make this cranberry mocktail recipe in a couple of different ways.

The first is just as a straight-up mixed drink, mixing:

  • 1 cup cranberry juice
  • 1/2 can Sanpellegrino Sparkling Orange

Or you can drink it as a “mock-ito” (mojito mocktail) by adding to a cocktail shaker:

  • 1 cup cranberry juice
  • 1/2 can Sanpellegrino Sparkling Orange
  • 2-4 fresh mint leaves

Add ice or muddle with a cocktail stick, and pour out into your cups. Garnish with a fresh mint leaf to let your guests know what mix of flavors to expect when they take a sip.

(Do not use mint extract or dried mint to substitute in this recipe. If you really wanted to have the mint flavor without using fresh mint, you could try a drop of mint essential oil – but I wouldn’t serve essential oils to guests.)

Cranberry Mocktail Recipe for Thanksgiving - this cranberry-orange mocktail is a delicious option to serve to your guests who are abstaining from alcohol. A festive nonalcoholic drink for the holidays.

 

Make sure to pin this cranberry mocktail recipe for the holidays, and for more delicious mocktail recipes, check out our collection of Mocktail Recipes for Teenagers (which are great options, no matter the age of your guests).

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Filed Under: Beverages Tagged With: beverages, mocktaillanding, mocktails, mocktails for kids, non-alcoholic

About Jennifer Tammy

Jennifer Tammy is a blogger, single mama, trained psychologist and daycare provider committed to encouraging families to fill their lives with a bit of sugar, spice & glitter. No matter what your circumstances, you can be a supermom and create a life you love.

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  1. Judith Graber says

    November 18, 2017 at 1:59 pm

    Looks like a perfect beverage for all ages no matter what their circumstances are. Great Fall drink to share with Fiesta Friday.

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  2. Miz Helen says

    November 17, 2017 at 4:01 pm

    I sure am glad that this is a Mocktail so the little ones can enjoy it to! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday. Come to next weeks Thanksgiving party on Tuesday at 8:00 am, CST, see you then!
    Miz Helen

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  3. Amanda says

    November 17, 2017 at 9:43 am

    Yum! Thanks for sharing your recipe with us on weeks Creative K Kids’ Tasty Tuesday – I can’t wait to see what you link up next week!

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  4. Carrie says

    November 15, 2017 at 8:01 am

    Love cranberry juice and a good idea for those who can’t consume alcohol. Pinned

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  5. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    November 13, 2017 at 8:34 am

    Sounds like the kids will love this one!! A great festive drink for everyone. Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party!

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