cranberry juice recipes
This refreshing cranberry juice mocktail combines the tartness of cranberry juice with the sweetness of orange juice and a hint of mint, making it a perfect non-alcoholic drink for any occasion.
Equipment
- 1 Pitcher
- 1 Stirring spoon
- 1 Measuring cups
- 1 Juicer (optional)
- 1 Glasses for serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups cranberry juice unsweetened
- 1 cup orange juice freshly squeezed
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon honey or to taste (optional)
- 1 cup club soda or sparkling water
- as needed cups ice cubes
- as needed slices orange slices for garnish (optional)
- as needed sprigs mint sprigs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a pitcher, combine the cranberry juice and orange juice. Stir well to combine.
- Add the fresh mint leaves to the mixture, gently muddling them with a spoon to release their flavor.
- Taste the mixture; if you want it sweeter, stir in honey to your desired taste.
- Just before serving, add the club soda or sparkling water to the juice mixture and stir gently to combine.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the cranberry juice mocktail over the ice.
- Garnish with orange slices and additional mint sprigs if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For a colder drink, chill the juices beforehand or add more ice cubes. This mocktail can easily be made in larger batches; just multiply the ingredient quantities accordingly. Feel free to experiment by adding other fruit juices, such as pineapple or apple juice, for a unique flavor profile.