Mock Cranberry Cocktail
Servings: 2 Servings
Ingredients
Simple Syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
Mock Cranberry Cocktail
- 6 ounces simple syrup
- 6 ounces cranberry juice
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- 16 mint leaves
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 2 cups ice
- 2 ounces club soda
Instructions
For the Simple Syrup:
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Heat over medium-high heat while whisking until the sugar is completely dissolved. The water should be clear. Allow the simple syrup to cool before adding it to drinks; otherwise, it will melt the ice.1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup water
For the Mocktail:
- Place ice in a large drink shaker. Then add the simple syrup, cranberry juice, and lime juice. Gently shake to combine.6 ounces simple syrup, 6 ounces cranberry juice, 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- In two glasses, divide the mint leaves and sugar evenly among the glasses. Use a muddler to bruise the mint leaves and grind the sugar into them. This helps to release the oils and the mint flavor. Add ice to the glasses.16 mint leaves, 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, 2 cups ice
- Carefully pour the mocktail mixture into the ice-filled glasses, and top off with club soda. Garnish with fresh mint and cranberries. Serve immediately.2 ounces club soda
Notes
The calories listed are based on the a modified version of the ingredients listed above (one serving only includes .25 cup of sugar, not a full cup) and a serving size of 1 cranberry cocktail Actual calories will always vary.
*If you don’t have granulated sugar for the simple syrup, use powdered sugar. It dissolves nicely and has the same flavor.
*You will have some simple syrup leftover. It can be saved in the refrigerator for up to 7 days, or used to top off the mocktails. Otherwise, cut back the amounts of sugar and water to 6 ounces each to make the exact amount needed.
*This mocktail is on the sweeter side. For a tart cranberry mojito mocktail, add extra cranberry juice, lime juice, or both. The simple syrup can also be reduced.
*To make this drink a mojito add 1 to 2 ounces of white rum.
Nutrition Facts
Mock Cranberry Cocktail
Serving Size
8 ounces
Amount per Serving
Calories
292
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.2
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
0.03
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.03
g
Sodium
72
mg
3
%
Potassium
182
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
79
g
26
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
77
g
86
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
385
IU
8
%
Vitamin C
15
mg
18
%
Calcium
48
mg
5
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
