Description
A zesty and refreshing holiday cocktail made with fresh citrus fruits, sparkling water, and garnished with mint and cranberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 fresh oranges, juiced
- 2 grapefruits, juiced
- 2 limes, juiced
- 4 cups sparkling water or soda
- 1/4 cup sweetener (simple syrup, honey, or agave nectar)
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
- Fresh or frozen cranberries, for garnish
Instructions
- Juice the citrus: Start by juicing the oranges, grapefruits, and limes to get about one cup of juice. Optionally, leave some pulp for texture.
- Sweeten it up: In a pitcher, mix the fresh juice with your choice of sweetener and stir until dissolved.
- Add the bubbles: Pour in the sparkling water or soda gently to keep the fizz intact.
- Garnish for glory: Add fresh mint leaves and cranberries, and include ice to keep the drink cold.
- Serve and celebrate: Ladle the cocktail into glasses and garnish with mint or citrus slices.
Notes
For extra flair, rim glasses with sugar before pouring the cocktail. Ensure that the sweetener is fully dissolved for balanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: holiday cocktail, citrus drink, festive beverage, Christmas drink, refreshing cocktail