Description
The Kissing Santa Claus Mocktail is a festive, refreshing non-alcoholic drink perfect for holiday celebrations. Combining tart cranberry juice, bubbly lemon-lime soda, and a splash of grenadine, it offers a vibrant and flavorful spritzer that’s ideal for all ages. Garnished with maraschino cherries and lime slices, this easy-to-make mocktail brings a cheerful touch to any Christmas gathering.
Ingredients
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Mocktail Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cranberry juice
- 1/2 cup lemon-lime soda (like Sprite)
- 1 tablespoon grenadine
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- Crushed ice
- Maraschino cherries for garnish
- Lime slices for garnish
- Red sugar for rimming (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the glass: If desired, rim your serving glass by rubbing a lime slice around the rim, then dipping it into red sugar to create a festive sugar rim.
- Add ice: Fill the prepared glass with crushed ice to keep the mocktail chilled and refreshing.
- Mix the mocktail: In a shaker or a small pitcher, combine the cranberry juice, lemon-lime soda, grenadine, and fresh lime juice. Stir or shake gently to blend the flavors without losing the soda’s carbonation.
- Pour and garnish: Pour the mixed mocktail over the crushed ice in your prepared glass. Garnish with a maraschino cherry and a lime slice to add color and a festive touch.
Notes
- Enhance the holiday spirit by adding a candy cane stir stick or a dollop of whipped cream on top.
- To serve at a party, triple the recipe and pour into a chilled punch bowl or large pitcher for easy self-serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
