Quick Sparkling Cranberry Rosemary Mocktail Recipe with Sugared Rim
A fast, fresh, and festive non-alcoholic drink featuring cranberry juice, sparkling water, and fresh rosemary with a sugared rim for a special touch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 7 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) unsweetened or lightly sweetened cranberry juice
- 1 cup (240 ml) chilled sparkling water (plain or flavored)
- 2 small fresh rosemary sprigs (for infusion and garnish)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons (25 g) granulated white sugar (for sugared rim)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) water (to moisten glass rims)
- Ice cubes (preferably large)
Instructions
- Pour sugar onto a small plate. Rub the rim of each glass with water or lemon juice (about 2 tablespoons or 30 ml). Dip the rims into the sugar, turning to coat evenly. Set glasses aside to dry (2-3 minutes).
- In a mixing glass or pitcher, gently bruise the rosemary sprigs with a muddler or spoon to release oils. Add cranberry juice and lemon juice. Stir to combine (1-2 minutes).
- Fill each sugared glass with ice cubes. Pour the cranberry-rosemary mixture halfway up the glass. Top off with chilled sparkling water (about 1 cup/240 ml per glass). Stir gently to combine (1-2 minutes).
- Garnish each glass with a fresh rosemary sprig. Serve immediately. Optionally, squeeze a little extra lemon over the top for added brightness.
Notes
Use fresh rosemary for best flavor. Chill cranberry juice and sparkling water before mixing to keep bubbles lively. Avoid oversaturating glass rims to ensure sugar sticks well. Prepare cranberry-rosemary mixture ahead but add sparkling water and sugared rim just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 12 oz
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 10
- Carbohydrates: 16
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