Description
Low-Calorie Cranberry Moscow Mule is the ultimate festive mocktail — crisp, sparkling, and beautifully tart without the guilt. This non-alcoholic holiday drink combines tangy cranberry juice, zesty lime, and spicy ginger beer for a vibrant, refreshing flavor. It’s the perfect healthy alternative to sugary cocktails, offering holiday cheer with fewer calories and plenty of sparkle.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- ½ cup cranberry juice (unsweetened or light)
- ½ cup diet ginger beer or sparkling ginger beverage
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup ice cubes
- Fresh cranberries and mint leaves for garnish
- Lime slices for decoration
Optional Add-Ins:
- A splash of sparkling water for extra fizz
- Frozen cranberries instead of ice for a festive look
- A drizzle of honey or agave for a touch of sweetness
Equipment:
- Measuring cups
- Mixing glass or pitcher
- Bar spoon or stir stick
- Copper mugs or clear glasses
- Ice cube tray
- Small knife and citrus juicer
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Combine cranberry juice and lime juice in a glass or copper mug. Stir gently to mix.
- Add Ice and Sparkle: Add ice cubes, then pour in diet ginger beer or sparkling ginger beverage. Stir gently to keep the fizz.
- Garnish: Top with fresh cranberries, mint leaves, and a lime wheel. Add a rosemary sprig for extra holiday charm.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy chilled for a refreshing, festive sip.
Notes
- Use unsweetened cranberry juice for a lighter flavor and fewer calories.
- Choose natural or diet ginger beer sweetened with stevia for best results.
- Add fizz last to preserve carbonation.
- For a beautiful presentation, use frozen cranberries as ice cubes.
- Storage: Mix juice and lime base ahead, but add ginger beer just before serving.
- Variation: Try adding orange slices or pomegranate arils for a festive twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink / Mocktail
- Method: Mixed / Stirred
- Cuisine: American / Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 8 oz)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Low-Calorie Cranberry Moscow Mule, Cranberry Ginger Beer Mocktail, Healthy Holiday Drinks, Non-Alcoholic Christmas Cocktail, Cranberry Juice Diet Drink, Ginger Beer Cocktail Alternative