Evergreen Cranberry Herb Drink (Printable)
Tart cranberry meets aromatic herbs and citrus in this bright, easy-to-make vegan beverage.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup unsweetened cranberry juice
02 - 1 cup sparkling water or club soda
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
04 - 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or agave syrup, to taste
→ Herbs
05 - 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
06 - 5 to 6 fresh mint leaves
→ Garnish
07 - Fresh cranberries (optional)
08 - Lime slices
09 - Extra rosemary sprigs
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a pitcher or large glass, gently muddle the rosemary and mint leaves with the maple syrup to release their aroma.
02 - Add the cranberry juice and lime juice to the mixture. Stir well to combine.
03 - Fill two glasses with ice. Strain the herb and juice mixture evenly into each glass.
04 - Top each glass with sparkling water or club soda. Stir gently to incorporate.
05 - Garnish with fresh cranberries, lime slices, and extra rosemary sprigs, if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in under ten minutes and uses ingredients you probably already have.
- The herbal notes make it feel special without any alcohol or complicated steps.
- You can adjust the sweetness and fizziness to match your mood.
02 -
- Muddling too hard turns the herbs bitter, a light press is all you need.
- If you skip the straining step, little leaf pieces float in the drink which some people love and others hate.
03 -
- Cold sparkling water makes a bigger difference than you think, keep it chilled until the last second.
- Slap the mint leaves between your palms before muddling to wake up the oils even more.