Description
A refreshing and festive non-alcoholic Christmas mocktail featuring a blend of blood orange juice, cranberry juice, and a gin alternative, topped with club soda and garnished with rosemary, blood orange slices, and cranberries or pomegranate seeds. Perfect for holiday gatherings and those avoiding alcohol.
Ingredients
Scale
Mocktail Base
- 2 ounces Blood orange juice (juice of 1 orange)
- 3 ounces Cranberry juice or Pom juice
- 1 1/2 ounces Gin alternative
- Club soda, to top
Garnishes
- Rosemary sprig
- Blood orange slice
- Cranberries or pomegranate seeds
Instructions
- Fill the shaker: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim to ensure the drink is chilled properly.
- Add juices: Pour in 2 ounces of fresh blood orange juice, freshly extracted from one orange, and follow with 3 ounces of cranberry juice or Pom juice for tartness and color.
- Add gin alternative: Measure and add 1 1/2 ounces of your chosen gin alternative, providing the classic botanical flavors without alcohol.
- Shake vigorously: Seal the cocktail shaker tightly and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill and mix all ingredients thoroughly.
- Strain into glass: Strain the mixture into a prepared glass over fresh ice, allowing the liquid to flow smoothly for a clean presentation.
- Top with club soda: Slowly pour club soda into the glass to add refreshing fizz, adjusting the quantity to personal preference.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with a sprig of rosemary, a slice of blood orange, and a few cranberries or pomegranate seeds for an elegant holiday touch.
Notes
- Use fresh juice for the best flavor; bottled juice can be used but may reduce freshness.
- The gin alternative can be any botanical non-alcoholic spirit to mimic the classic gin profile.
- Adjust the amount of club soda according to your preferred level of carbonation.
- For a sweeter mocktail, add a splash of simple syrup or a sweetener of choice.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh fizz and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mocktail (about 8 ounces)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
