Sparkling Cranberry Mocktail Recipe With Ginger Ale (2024)

Need an easy, but delicious drink idea for the holiday season? With just 3 simple ingredients, this Christmas cranberry mocktail is the perfect festive drink.

Get ready to add a dash of festive flavor to your holiday gatherings with our simple and delicious sparkling cranberry mocktail. Whether you’re looking for a non-alcoholic option for the designated drivers, or a family-friendly beverage for all to enjoy, this delicious mocktail is the perfect solution. I’ll guide you through an easy-to-follow recipe, combining the tartness of cranberries with a touch of sweetness and a hint of citrus. With minimal ingredients and quick preparation, you’ll have a refreshing drink that embodies the holiday spirit without the need for any spirits!

Why This Recipe Works So Well

A holiday drink needs to serve two purposes. First, it has to look beautiful. Second, it must put you and your guests in a festive mood. This easy cranberry mocktail recipe does both! The vibrant red color of the floating cranberries, and the fresh combination of cranberry, orange, and ginger are just what you need to serve during this special time of year.

​How To Make

• Mix the cranberry juice co*cktail, ginger ale, and orange juice together in a large pitcher or container.
• Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
• Serve in clear glasses. Garnish with fresh cranberries and orange slices.

Variations + Serving Suggestions

• You can use any kind of cranberry juice you want…the real thing or the co*cktail version. I used Diet Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Drink. (Keep in mind that if you use pure unsweetened cranberry juice, you will have to add a sweetener, such as simple syrup or liquid sweetener.)
• Tonic, club soda, sparkling water, or spicy ginger beer can be substituted for the ginger ale.
• Fresh orange juice is amazing, but feel free to use whatever is easiest. I used Tropicana Trop50.
• The amounts in this recipe can be adjusted to serve any number of people. Just make sure you use equal parts of the cranberry juice, ginger ale, and orange juice.
• To serve this drink when cranberries are out of season, substitute cherry juice and use fresh cherries for garnish.
• To make it easy to serve for holiday dinners, New Year’s Eve parties, winter celebrations, or other special occasions, use a punch bowl instead of a pitcher.
• This good mocktail can also be garnished with fresh mint or a sprig of fresh rosemary.
• ​Place the glasses in the freezer for a short time before serving to ensure they are nicely chilled. This adds a refreshing element to the mocktail, especially if you’re serving it during a holiday gathering.
• For a custom touch, lightly dip the rim of the glass first in water, and then in sugar, before pouring the mocktail. This adds a subtle sweetness and a bit of sparkle.

Food Pairings

Many foods complement this cranberry mocktail recipe. It goes well with appetizers like cheese platters, charcuterie boards, baked brie, or savory crackers and a delicious cheese dip. It also pairs nicely with ham and swiss sliders, chicken salad sandwiches, crockpot meatballs, or shrimp co*cktail.

More Mocktails For Your Holiday Party

• Pomegranate Juice + Lime Spritzer
• Hot Homemade Wassail
• Crockpot Hot Chocolate

If you make this recipe, and love it, please come back to leave a comment and a 5-star review. I would really appreciate it, and it would help me so much. Thank you!