Description

This Sparkling Cranberry Lime Mocktail is a bright, festive, alcohol-free drink made with real cranberry juice, fresh lime, and bubbly sparkling water. It’s refreshing, kid-friendly, low-sugar optional, and perfect for holidays, brunches, baby showers, or any celebration where you want a fun, flavorful, non-alcoholic drink. With its ruby-red color, fresh ingredients, and fizzy finish, this mocktail is the perfect alternative to sugary sodas or traditional cocktails.

Ingredients

Scale

For 2 servings:

1/2 cup 100% cranberry juice (unsweetened or sweetened)
1 cup sparkling water or club soda (plain or lime-flavored)
Juice of 1 fresh lime
1–2 tsp maple syrup or honey (optional)
Ice cubes

For Garnish:

Fresh cranberries
Lime slices or wedges
Mint sprigs

Variations:

Add orange juice + cinnamon stick for a holiday version.
Use ginger beer instead of sparkling water for a mocktail mule.
Muddle strawberries + mint for a summer cooler.
Use cran-apple or cran-pomegranate juice for a twist.
Rim glasses with lime zest + sugar for a sparkly presentation.

Instructions

Chill Ingredients: Make sure juice, sparkling water, and garnishes are cold for maximum fizz and freshness.
Mix Base: In a shaker or glass, combine cranberry juice, fresh lime juice, and optional sweetener. Shake or stir well.
Add Sparkle: Fill serving glasses with ice, pour in the juice mixture, and top with sparkling water.
Garnish: Add cranberries, lime slices, and a mint sprig. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use 100% cranberry juice for a bold, tart flavor.
Fresh lime juice makes a huge difference—avoid bottled if possible.
Do not add sparkling water early; mix right before serving to preserve carbonation.
Chill all components for best texture and fizz.
Sweeten lightly—taste first before adding more.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Drinks, Non-Alcoholic, Mocktail
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 glass
Calories: 45
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 5mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 11g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Cranberry Lime Mocktail, Sparkling Mocktail, Non Alcoholic Cranberry Drink, Holiday Mocktail, Lime Mocktail, Festive Non Alcoholic Drinks