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Best Sparkling Cranberry Ginger Mocktail Recipe

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A tart, spicy, and bubbly holiday mocktail made with homemade ginger syrup, unsweetened cranberry juice, fresh lime, and sparkling water. Perfect for festive gatherings or cozy nights by the fire.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 ounces fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 4 ounces unsweetened cranberry juice
  • 2 ounces ginger syrup
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 4 ounces sparkling water
  • Ice cubes
  • Fresh cranberries (for garnish)
  • Thin slice of fresh ginger (for garnish)
  • Fresh rosemary sprig (for garnish)
  • Cinnamon stick (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Peel and slice the ginger into thin coins, about 1/8-inch thick.
  2. Combine water, sugar, and ginger in a small saucepan. Stir gently.
  3. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat, cover, and let steep for 30 minutes.
  5. Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer into a glass jar, pressing on the ginger slices. Discard ginger or candy it later.
  6. Cool the syrup completely, then refrigerate until ready to use.
  7. Chill a tall glass in the freezer for 5 minutes or fill with ice water.
  8. Fill the glass with ice cubes, leaving about an inch of space.
  9. Pour in 4 ounces unsweetened cranberry juice.
  10. Add 2 ounces ginger syrup.
  11. Squeeze in 1 ounce fresh lime juice.
  12. Stir gently with a long spoon.
  13. Slowly pour 4 ounces sparkling water down the side of the glass.
  14. Stir once more very gently.
  15. Garnish with fresh cranberries, a thin slice of ginger, a rosemary sprig, and a cinnamon stick.
  16. Serve immediately.

Notes

Make the ginger syrup a day ahead for best flavor. Don’t skip the steeping step. Peel ginger with a spoon for less waste. Candy leftover ginger slices. For parties, mix cranberry juice, ginger syrup, and lime juice in a pitcher and refrigerate; add ice and sparkling water per serving.

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