Description
A festive cocktail blending vibrant citrus flavors with a splash of cranberry and sparkling water, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh citrus juice (oranges, grapefruits, lemons)
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- ½ cup simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 liter chilled sparkling water
- Fresh herbs (mint, rosemary, or basil) for garnish
- Additional citrus slices for garnish
Instructions
- Juice the oranges, grapefruits, and lemons to get about 2 cups of fresh juice. Reserve some fruit slices for garnish.
- In a large pitcher, combine the citrus juices with cranberry juice and simple syrup; stir gently.
- Just before serving, stir in chilled sparkling water.
- Add fresh herbs and citrus slices for a beautiful garnish.
- Serve in festive glasses and share delightful stories with each pour.
Notes
For a non-alcoholic version, omit the spirits and focus on the bright juices and sparkling water.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Christmas, cocktail, festive drink, citrus, holiday party