Description
A refreshing and festive mocktail perfect for Christmas, combining the zesty flavor of blood orange juice with tart cranberry juice and a gin alternative, topped with bubbly club soda and garnished with rosemary, blood orange slice, and cranberries for a delightful alcohol-free celebration drink.
Ingredients
Scale
Juices
- 2 ounces Blood orange juice (juice of 1 orange)
- 3 ounces Cranberry juice or Pom juice
Mocktail Base
- 1 1/2 ounces Gin alternative
Toppings and Garnish
- Club soda to top
- Rosemary sprig
- Blood orange slice
- Cranberries or pomegranate seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the shaker: Fill a cocktail shaker filled to the brim with ice cubes to keep the drink chilled during mixing.
- Add juices: Pour in 2 ounces of fresh blood orange juice, freshly extracted from one juicy orange, followed by 3 ounces of cranberry juice or Pom juice for a tart and vibrant flavor base.
- Add gin alternative: Measure and add 1 1/2 ounces of your preferred gin alternative to impart that classic gin taste without alcohol.
- Shake the mixture: Seal the shaker tightly and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to thoroughly chill and mix all ingredients.
- Strain into glass: Strain the cold mixture into a prepared glass filled with ice, letting the liquid cascade smoothly over the ice cubes.
- Top with club soda: Slowly pour club soda over the mocktail mixture to your desired fizz level, gently mixing the flavors.
- Garnish and serve: Add a fresh rosemary sprig, a slice of blood orange, and some cranberries or pomegranate seeds as garnish to enhance aroma and presentation. Serve immediately to enjoy at its freshest.
Notes
- Use fresh blood orange juice for the best citrus flavor and vibrant color.
- The gin alternative can be any non-alcoholic spirit that mimics gin’s botanicals.
- Adjust club soda quantity to your preferred fizziness level.
- Chilling the glass beforehand can keep your mocktail colder longer.
- For an extra festive look, rim the glass with sugar and a pinch of cranberry powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
