Candy Cane Mocktail Recipe
A festive and refreshing Candy Cane Mocktail blending tart cranberry juice with a hint of peppermint, topped with fizzy lemon-lime soda and a crunchy crushed candy cane rim. Perfect for holiday celebrations or any time you want a non-alcoholic sparkling treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Mocktail
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- ½ cup lemon-lime soda
- ½ tsp peppermint extract (use sparingly)
- Ice cubes
For the Glass Rim
- Crushed candy canes for rimming
- Water or honey (for dipping rim)
Instructions
- Prepare the Glass Rims: Dip the rims of your serving glasses into water or honey to moisten them, then immediately dip the wet rims into crushed candy canes so they stick evenly. Set aside.
- Mix the Mocktail Base: In a pitcher, combine 1 cup cranberry juice and ½ teaspoon peppermint extract. Stir gently to blend the flavors without losing the peppermint’s delicate aroma.
- Serve Over Ice: Fill the prepared glasses with ice cubes to chill the drink effectively.
- Assemble the Drink: Pour the cranberry and peppermint mixture evenly into the glasses over the ice cubes.
- Add the Fizz: Top off each glass with ½ cup of lemon-lime soda, then stir gently to combine the ingredients while preserving the carbonation.
Notes
- Use peppermint extract sparingly as it can be quite strong and overpower the drink.
- For a sweeter rim, use honey instead of water to help the crushed candy canes stick better.
- Ensure cranberries are unsweetened or adjust sweetness by choosing your preferred lemon-lime soda.
- This mocktail is best served immediately to keep the soda fizzy and the candy cane rim crunchy.
Keywords: Candy Cane Mocktail, holiday drink, non-alcoholic cocktail, cranberry peppermint soda, festive mocktail
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