Refreshing Sparkling Cranberry Mocktail Recipe Easy Homemade Rosemary Drink
A bright, crisp, and herbal sparkling cranberry mocktail with fresh rosemary, perfect for a refreshing, alcohol-free drink that’s quick and easy to make.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 to 2 fresh rosemary sprigs
- 1 cup (8 fl oz / 240 ml) unsweetened cranberry juice
- Juice of half a lime (about 1 tablespoon / 15 ml)
- 1 to 2 teaspoons (5–10 ml) simple syrup or honey
- 1 cup (8 fl oz / 240 ml) ice cubes
- 1 cup (8 fl oz / 240 ml) sparkling water
- Optional: fresh cranberries for garnish
- Optional: orange zest for citrus twist
- Optional: mint leaves for fresh herb note
Instructions
- Gently muddle 1 to 2 fresh rosemary sprigs in a mixing glass or pitcher using a muddler or wooden spoon to release oils without tearing the leaves.
- Add 1 cup unsweetened cranberry juice and juice of half a lime to the mixing glass. Stir gently to combine.
- Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of simple syrup or honey, stirring until fully dissolved. Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Fill the glass or pitcher with about 1 cup of ice cubes to chill the mixture.
- Slowly pour in 1 cup of sparkling water. Stir gently once or twice to mix without losing the fizz.
- Garnish with a fresh rosemary sprig, a few cranberries, and optionally a thin lime wheel or peel twist. Serve immediately.
Notes
Do not over-muddle rosemary to avoid bitterness. Use good quality 100% unsweetened cranberry juice for best flavor. Add sparkling water last to preserve fizz. Chill ingredients beforehand for best results. Adjust sweetness gradually. For a crowd, multiply ingredients and muddle rosemary in batches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 fl oz (240 ml)
- Calories: 6080
- Sugar: 1015
- Carbohydrates: 1520
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