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Cranberry Mule Mocktail

A bright and festive non-alcoholic drink that combines the zing of ginger beer with tart cranberry and fresh lime for a refreshing and celebratory mocktail.
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Prep Time 1 minute
Total Time 1 minute
Servings: 1 glass
Course: Beverage, Mocktail, Party Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 ounces unsweetened cranberry juice Bold and tart; use cranberry cocktail for a sweeter taste.
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice Bright and lively; essential for balancing flavors.
  • 4-6 ounces non-alcoholic ginger beer Should have punchy ginger and moderate sweetness.
  • 0.5 ounce simple syrup or honey Optional sweetener; adjust to taste.
Garnishes
  • 1 slice lime wheel For garnish.
  • a few pieces fresh cranberries For garnish.
  • 1 sprig fresh mint For garnish; adds aroma.
  • ice to taste crushed or nugget ice Fill the glass generously.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Fill a mug or tall glass with ice.
  2. Add 2 ounces of unsweetened cranberry juice and 1 ounce of fresh lime juice.
  3. Top with 4 to 6 ounces of ginger beer.
  4. Stir gently and taste the mixture.
  5. Sweeten with 0.5 ounce of simple syrup if desired.
  6. Garnish with a lime wheel, a few fresh cranberries, and a sprig of mint.

Notes

Adjust sweetness to your preference. For added flavor, consider incorporating a teaspoon of homemade cranberry sauce. This mocktail can easily be made in a pitcher for gatherings. Serve it anytime you want a non-alcoholic celebratory drink.