Description
A vibrant and refreshing holiday cocktail combining cranberry juice, fresh orange juice, a hint of maple and vanilla, and topped with sparkling water for a festive fizz. Perfect for both party entertaining and cozy winter nights, and easy to make as a mocktail.
Ingredients
1 cup cranberry juice (unsweetened or lightly sweetened)
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup vodka (optional)
1 tablespoon maple syrup or simple syrup (adjust to taste)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sparkling water or club soda, to top
Ice cubes
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Orange slices, for garnish
Rosemary sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
- Add cranberry juice, orange juice, vodka (if using), maple syrup, and vanilla extract into a cocktail shaker or mixing glass.
- Shake or stir well to chill and combine the ingredients.
- Fill two glasses with ice and divide the juice mixture evenly.
- Top each glass with sparkling water or club soda.
- Garnish with fresh cranberries, an orange slice, and a rosemary sprig.
- Serve immediately while fresh and fizzy.
Notes
Skip the vodka for a delicious and festive mocktail version.
Use honey or agave nectar instead of maple syrup for a flavor variation.
Try it with gin or prosecco for a unique twist.
Mix cranberry, orange juice, syrup, and vanilla in advance and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before serving.
Make it frozen by blending ingredients with ice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
