What does cranberry juice mix well with?

Cranberry pairs well with citrus, apple, woody herbs like rosemary and thyme, warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and sweeteners such as maple syrup.

How do I make good tasty mocktails?

As with crafting a cocktail, it's all about a balance of flavors. You don't want to use only sweet ingredients, for instance, or your mocktail will taste like juice. Consider different flavors and textures, such as bubbly and creamy, as with this cranberry mocktail.

What are some creative ways to make a non alcoholic drink look like a traditional cocktail?

Use an attractive glass, add garnishes, and consider coating the rim of the glass with sugar, salt, or other ingredients. These will help a mocktail look as fun and creative without the need for alcohol.

Cranberry Orange Mocktail

Description

This Cranberry Orange Mocktail has bright flavors, festive touches, and a creamy foam topping that's perfect for the holiday season or any occasion.

Ingredients

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For the ginger simple syrup:

1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup water
1 inch piece of fresh ginger, cut into slices

For the cranberry mocktail:

1 orange
1 tablespoon sugar
2 ounces cranberry juice
1 ounce orange juice
1 ounce aquafaba (liquid from a can of chickpeas)
1 ounce ginger simple syrup
2-3 ounces seltzer
3-4 fresh cranberries (optional garnish)
a dried orange slice (optional garnish)

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Instructions

Make the simple syrup. Combine the sugar, water, and ginger slices in a small pot. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and let sit to cool and infuse. When cool, strain out the ginger slices and store the syrup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a month.
Prep the orange. Zest the orange, then cut it in half. Squeeze the juice from one half of the orange and set aside. Cut the remaining half into wedges or slices. Mix about half the zest with the sugar on a plate, saving the remaining zest for another recipe or to make additional mocktails. Rub a slice of orange around the edge of your glass to wet the rim. Then, roll the rim in the orange flavored sugar.
Make the mocktail. Pour the cranberry juice, orange juice, aquafaba, and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker without ice. Shake for a good 10 seconds. Add a scoop of ice and shake for another 10-15 seconds.
Assemble your mocktail. Strain the mocktail into your prepped glass. When fully poured, slowly pour the seltzer over the foam down the back of the glass. If you feel like it, roll a few wet cranberries into the orange sugar, slide them onto a cocktail pick, and rest over the glass. Garnish with a fresh (or dried) slice of orange and a sprinkle of the orange sugar.

Notes

The sugared glass rim, cranberries, and orange slices are all optional garnishes that help to make this mocktail look and feel like the real deal. Use any or all of them as you like.

Be sure to dry shake the mocktail first, then add ice and shake again.

Note: The nutritional info is based on one cocktail serving and not the total amount of simple syrup.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Category: Drinks
Method: Shaking
Cuisine: American