Mock Cranberry Cocktail

Love the idea of entertaining but don’t care for alcohol? Then try our mock cranberry cocktail recipe. It’s the perfect holiday mocktail everyone can enjoy!

The holiday season is ramping up and people all over the country are hosting dinners and parties. Usually, that means lots of cocktails and wine tastings. However, not everyone likes the idea of serving alcohol.

Tart cranberry juice mixed with a little simple syrup, club soda, and a few other special ingredients make this cranberry juice based mocktail an amazing holiday drink. Moreover, our cranberry mocktail is a wonderful alternative to the traditional vodka cranberry. So, shall we get started?

How to make a mock cranberry cocktail?

First, in order to make a cocktail like this one, you’re going to need a simple syrup. I think it’s called that because it’s so simple to make.

In a small saucepan add the water and sugar. Heat it over medium to high heat while whisking the ingredients.

It only needs to cook until the sugar dissolves. Now, this syrup can be stored for a few days and used in a variety of drinks including mojitos.

So, if you decide to make more for later use, just remember it’s a one to one ratio. For every cup of sugar you use, combine it with the same amount of water.

The last note I will add here is to let the simple syrup cool before using it in the drink; otherwise, your ice will melt.

Next, to make the cranberry cocktail, grab a shaker and add a handful of ice. After that, pour in the simple syrup.

Then, add cranberry juice and lime juice. Seal the shaker and give the cranberry mint mocktail a good shake. Set it aside for the moment.

If you were going to add alcohol, then add it to the shaker just before shaking. I would suggest four ounces of vodka, light rum, tequila, or gin.

At this point, go ahead and divide the mint between two cocktail glasses. Depending upon the size of the glasses, this recipe could make four small mocktails.

Evenly divide the sugar into the glasses and grab your muddler. Gently muddle the mint to release all the oils into the drinks.

Okay, all that’s left to do is add some ice to each glass (about a handful). Last, unseal the shaker and pour the drinks and top off with club soda. You can garnish them however you like. In fact, we’ll add a few suggestions below.

That’s it, your mock cranberry cocktail is done. Kim and I hope you enjoy the beverage and wish you all the best 🙂

Cocktail Garnishes

As a general rule, if you used a fresh ingredient in a cocktail, it might be usable as a garnish (i.e. lemon wedges, cherries, orange slices, etc.).

Here are few examples of garnishes you can use for this cocktail. Please note that swizzle sticks can be used in a number of drinks.

• Fresh Mint
• Fresh Cranberries
• Lime Wedges
• Swizzle Sticks

Other Cranberry Recipes You May Love:

• Cranberry Orange Bread
• Cranberry Simple Syrup
• Cranberry Margaritas
• Cranberry Mojitos