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two collins glasses filled with crushed ice, water, juice, and lime slices
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Sparkling Cranberry Mocktail

If a Cape Cod and vodka soda had a baby (minus the booze), the result would be this sparkling cranberry mocktail. It's light, effervescent, and not too sweet – perfect for everyday sipping or parties.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks, mocktails
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cape cod, non-alcoholic, sparkling water
Servings: 1
Calories: 45kcal
Author: Chelsea Jackle, RDN

Equipment

  • 1 cocktail jigger
  • 1 collins glass (about 10 oz)
  • 1 spoon

Ingredients

  • 2 oz cranberry juice
  • ¼ oz simple syrup see recipe notes for instructions
  • squeeze of lime to taste
  • crushed ice to fill glass
  • 4 oz sparkling water lime flavor
  • fresh lime thinly sliced for garnish

Instructions

  • Add cranberry juice, simple syrup, and lime juice to the bottom of a tall glass.
  • Add crushed ice to fill the glass, then pour in your sparkling water. Garnish with lime slices and enjoy!

Notes

  • Please note that nutrition facts are an estimate and can vary widely based on amounts and specific types used.
  • To make speedy + small-batch simple syrup:
    • Add ¼ cup water to a small microwave-safe bowl or jar. Heat until steaming (about 30 seconds). Add ¼ cup sugar to the steaming water and stir until dissolved. Set aside to cool. This will make about 4 oz of syrup and can be kept covered and refrigerated for a week.

Nutrition

Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.4mg