Winter Cranberry Herb Drink (Printable)

Festive blend of cranberries, herbs, and citrus for a refreshing winter beverage.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Fruit & Juice

01 - 1 cup fresh cranberries
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cranberry juice
03 - 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
04 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice

→ Sweetener

05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup

→ Herbs

06 - 8 sprigs fresh rosemary
07 - 10 fresh mint leaves

→ Sparkling

08 - 2 cups sparkling water or club soda

→ Garnish

09 - Orange slices
10 - Additional cranberries

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a cocktail shaker or large jar, muddle cranberries, rosemary, and mint leaves to release their flavors.
02 - Add cranberry juice, orange juice, lemon juice, and maple syrup. Stir to combine thoroughly.
03 - Fill four glasses with ice and strain the mixture evenly into each glass, distributing the muddled fruit and herbs as preferred.
04 - Top each glass with sparkling water or club soda and stir gently to blend.
05 - Garnish with orange slices, extra cranberries, and a sprig of rosemary or mint. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It feels like a warm hug in a glass that you can share with anyone, anytime.
  • The blend of fresh herbs and citrus creates a magic that makes every sip special and refreshing.
02 -
  • Muddling the herbs and cranberries lightly is key — too much and you'll get bitterness, too little and the flavors won't shine through.
  • Discovering that maple syrup blends seamlessly with tart cranberry juice changed how I sweeten this mocktail forever.
03 -
  • Chill your glasses before serving to keep the mocktail crisp longer.
  • The secret is balancing tartness and sweetness — taste as you go and adjust maple syrup or lemon juice accordingly.

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