Description
This Candy Cane Mocktail is a festive holiday drink bursting with cranberry juice’s tartness and a refreshing hint of peppermint. Rimming the glasses with crushed candy canes adds a playful and colorful touch, while the lemon-lime soda provides a delightful fizz, making it a perfect non-alcoholic beverage for Christmas parties and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Mocktail Ingredients
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- ½ cup lemon-lime soda
- ½ tsp peppermint extract (use sparingly)
- Ice cubes
Garnish
- Crushed candy canes for rimming
Instructions
- Prepare the Glasses: Dip the rims of two glasses into water or honey to moisten them, then gently press the rims into crushed candy canes to coat evenly, creating a festive and sweet candy cane rim.
- Mix the Mocktail Base: In a pitcher, combine 1 cup cranberry juice with ½ teaspoon peppermint extract. Stir well to blend the flavors thoroughly, ensuring the peppermint isn’t overpowering.
- Add Ice to Glasses: Fill each prepared glass with ice cubes to chill the drink and enhance its refreshment.
- Pour the Base: Distribute the cranberry and peppermint mixture evenly into the glasses over the ice.
- Top with Soda and Serve: Gently pour ½ cup lemon-lime soda into the glasses to add a light fizz. Stir gently to combine, then serve immediately for a refreshing holiday treat.
Notes
- Use peppermint extract sparingly as it is very strong; adjust according to taste.
- For added sweetness, rim the glass with honey before applying crushed candy canes.
- This mocktail is best served immediately to retain the soda’s fizz.
- For a slushy version, blend the cranberry juice and peppermint extract with ice before pouring into glasses.
- Can be adapted for larger servings by scaling ingredients proportionally.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Candy Cane Mocktail, Holiday Drink, Non-Alcoholic Cocktail, Festive Drink, Christmas Beverage, Cranberry Mocktail, Peppermint Drink
