Description
A simple, vibrant, and refreshing non-alcoholic drink combining tart cranberry juice, spicy fresh ginger, fizzy ginger ale, and a splash of lime juice. Perfect for any occasion and easy to make in under 10 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (480 ml) 100% cranberry juice (unsweetened preferred)
- 3 cups (720 ml) ginger ale
- 1 tablespoon (about 15 g) fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) simple syrup (optional)
- Ice
- Fresh cranberries and lime slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Grate about 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger finely. If no grater is available, finely mince and muddle slightly with lime juice.
- In a pitcher, combine cranberry juice, grated ginger, and fresh lime juice. Stir well and let sit for a few minutes to infuse the flavors.
- Gently pour in the ginger ale to keep the bubbles alive. Stir lightly to combine. Add simple syrup if a sweeter drink is desired and stir gently.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the mocktail over the ice.
- Garnish with a few frozen cranberries and a lime slice if desired.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh fizz.
Notes
[‘Grate fresh ginger every time for best flavor.’, ‘Let the ginger and lime juice infuse in cranberry juice for at least 5 minutes before adding ginger ale.’, ‘Adjust sweetness by tasting before adding simple syrup.’, ‘Use plenty of ice to keep the drink refreshing.’, ‘For an extra zing, muddle fresh mint leaves in the glass before pouring the mocktail.’, ‘Make the cranberry, ginger, and lime juice base ahead and refrigerate; add ginger ale and ice just before serving to keep fizz.’, ‘Avoid storing the fully mixed drink as it will lose carbonation and freshness.’]
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 15
- Carbohydrates: 18
Keywords: mocktail, cranberry, ginger, ginger ale, non-alcoholic drink, refreshing drink, holiday drink, easy mocktail