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.
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.
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!
TELL ME ABOUT THIS CRANBERRY POMEGRANATE MOCKTAIL
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
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 MOCKTAIL 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!
OVERVIEW: HOW TO MAKE THIS EASY MOCKTAIL
- 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, and/or pomegranate arils if desired
- Enjoy!
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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Ingredients
- 1.5 oz 100% pomegranate juice
- 1.5 oz 100% cranberry juice
- 1 oz fresh squeezed orange juice strained (approx. the juice from 1/2 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!
So delicious and perfect for the season!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Happy holidays, and thank you for making my recipe!