Description
The Cranberry Sunrise Mocktail Recipe is a vibrant and refreshing non-alcoholic drink that combines tart cranberry juice, sweet orange juice, and sparkling water for a bubbly, festive touch. Perfect for brunches, parties, or cozy evenings, this mocktail is as stunning to look at as it is delightful to sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) cranberry juice
- 1 cup (240 ml) orange juice
- 1 cup (240 ml) sparkling water
- 1/2 cup (75 g) fresh cranberries
- 2–3 orange slices
- Ice cubes, as needed
- Optional: fresh mint leaves
- Optional: edible flowers
- Optional: fruit skewers (berries or citrus)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients: cranberry juice, orange juice, sparkling water, cranberries, orange slices, mint leaves, and ice cubes.
- Prepare glassware (highball or stemless glasses) and fill each with ice cubes.
- Pour 1/2 cup (120 ml) cranberry juice into each glass over the ice.
- Slowly pour 1/2 cup (120 ml) orange juice into each glass over the back of a spoon to create a gradient effect.
- Top with 1/3 cup (80 ml) sparkling water in each glass to add bubbles and blend the layers slightly.
- Garnish with cranberries, an orange slice, and a sprig of mint. Optionally, add edible flowers or fruit skewers for extra flair.
- Serve immediately while bubbly and chilled.
Notes
For the best flavor, choose 100% cranberry juice. Adjust sweetness with simple syrup or honey if needed. Use clear glasses to showcase the sunrise gradient and garnish creatively for an impressive presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cranberry sunrise mocktail, non-alcoholic drink, festive beverage, refreshing mocktail