Cranberry Pomegranate Mocktail

This cranberry pomegranate mocktail is an easy mocktail recipe that is light, fresh, and fun! A great option for gatherings of all kinds, the holidays, or as a fun drink for kiddos or moms-to-be.

Close up of this cranberry pomegranate mocktail with sprite. The glass is garnished with a fresh sprig of rosemary, and surrounded by fresh cranberries and a bowl pomegranate seeds. There is a gold linen and golden holiday trees in the background.

The tart and flavorful cranberry juice and pomegranate juice balanced out with lemon-lime soda and pop of brightness from fresh-squeezed orange juice.

A cranberry pomegranate mocktail is a great option for the holiday season, for anyone abstaining from alcohol, kids, moms-to-be, or anytime you’re looking for a delicious and relatively healthy non-alcoholic beverage to enjoy.

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What is a Mocktail?

Mocktails are specialty non-alcoholic drinks. Sometimes they are non-alcoholic versions of cocktails, and sometimes they are fun drink recipes all on their own. Mocktails are great for those wishing to abstain from alcohol, for kids, and for pregnant women.

Did you Say This is Somewhat Healthy? Tell Me More.

The benefits of cranberries and the benefits of pomegranate are innumerable! Both of these fruits are touted as having high-levels of antioxidants and vitamins, as well as being good for digestive health. Pomegranate juice is also said to have anti-inflammatory properties.

Choosing 100% cranberry juice, 100% pomegranate juice, and fresh-squeezed orange juice in this mocktail recipe is purposeful. Using these ingredients ensures that there are no miscellaneous additives or added sugars from the juices used, making your mocktail healthier and a guilt-free beverage for you to enjoy!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Level of difficulty: Easy. Measure, stir, and enjoy!

Flavor: Fruity. Tart cranberry and pomegranate is offset by sweet lemon-lime and a bright pop of citrusy orange

Time: It will take you less than 5 minutes to mix up this easy mocktail recipe

Ingredients Needed

Ingredients needed for this easy mocktail recipe. This includes 100% cranberry and pomegranate juices, an orange, and lemon-lime soda.

100% Pomegranate Juice

100% Cranberry Juice

Fresh-Squeezed Orange Juice

Lemon-Lime Soda (like 7up or Sprite)

Ice

Optional Garnish: Sprig of Rosemary, Fresh Cranberries, or Pomegranate Arils

Having a Party? Make This into a Non-Alcoholic Punch!

In need of an easy punch recipe? Looking for a punch for Christmas? Hosting an event with lots of kiddos in attendance? Turn this cranberry pomegranate mocktail recipe into a large-scale non-alcoholic drink recipe for your guests to enjoy! Just use the same ratio of each ingredient, multiplied out to fill whatever bowl or dispenser you plan to serve your party drink in.

MAKE AHEAD TIP: f you are putting together your punch ahead of the party, mix together your juices but wait on adding the soda. Add chilled lemon-lime soda to your punch bowl or drink dispenser just before serving. Doing this will ensure your party punch is bubbly!

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Fill a lowball (or rocks glass) full of ice
  2. Add pomegranate juice, cranberry juice, and orange juice to the glass
  3. Top with lemon-lime soda and stir to combine
  4. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary, fresh cranberries, and/or pomegranate arils if desired
  5. Enjoy!
Top down view of this Christmas mocktail garnished with a sprig of rosemary. The glass is surrounded by fresh cranberries, pomegranate seeds, and golden Christmas decorations.

Expert Tips

Want to turn this into a cranberry pomegranate cocktail? Add vodka! For those who’d like to kick things up a notch, add 1-2oz of vodka to this mocktail recipe to turn this into a cocktail.

Want to make this a refined sugar free mocktail? Select a lemon-lime soda that fits this requirement. While I usually make my mocktail recipes with Sprite or 7up (because I can buy them in mini-cans), there are several brands that make sugar-free sodas too! My go-to sugar-free soda is Zevia, which I can find readily at my local grocery store.

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two glasses filled with this pomegranate and cranberry mocktail recipe. the glasses are garnished with a sprig of fresh rosemary and surrounded by fresh cranberries, pomegranate seeds, and gold decor.

Cranberry Pomegranate Mocktail

Meredith
This cranberry pomegranate mocktail is a great option for the holiday season, for anyone abstaining from alcohol, kids, or anytime you’re looking for a delicious and relatively healthy non-alcoholic beverage to enjoy.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 3 mins
Total Time 3 mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 Mocktail
Calories 90 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 oz 100% pomegranate juice
  • 1.5 oz 100% cranberry juice
  • 1 oz fresh squeezed orange juice strained (approx. the juice from ½ of a medium orange)
  • 3 oz lemon-lime soda
  • Ice
  • Optional Garnish: sprig of rosemary fresh cranberries, and/or pomegranate arils

Instructions
 

  • Fill a lowball (or rocks glass) full of ice
  • Add pomegranate juice, cranberry juice, and orange juice to the glass
  • Top with lemon-lime soda and stir to combine
  • Garnish with a sprig of rosemary, fresh cranberries, or pomegranate arils if desired
  • Enjoy!

Notes

*To make refinded sugar free, select a lemon-lime soda that fits this requirement (like Zevia)
*Option to change to a cocktail: add 1-2oz vodka
 

Nutrition

Calories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 181mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 76IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Ana says

    5 stars
    So delicious and perfect for the season!

    • ourlovelanguageisfood says

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Happy holidays, and thank you for making my recipe!