Easy Sparkling Cranberry Mule Mocktail Recipe in 5 Minutes
A quick and refreshing mocktail made with cranberry juice, ginger beer, and fresh lime, ready in just 5 minutes. Perfect for any occasion, this alcohol-free mule is tart, fizzy, and full of flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ounces (120 ml) 100% pure cranberry juice (not cocktail blend)
- 4 ounces (120 ml) ginger beer (not ginger ale)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lime juice (about 1 medium lime)
- Ice cubes (large cubes preferred)
- Fresh or frozen cranberries (for garnish, optional)
- Lime wheel or wedge (for garnish, optional)
- Fresh rosemary sprig (for garnish, optional)
- Mint leaves (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Fill a mule mug or highball glass almost to the top with ice cubes.
- Pour in 4 ounces (120 ml) of 100% pure cranberry juice.
- Squeeze in 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of fresh lime juice (about 1 medium lime).
- Top with 4 ounces (120 ml) of ginger beer. Pour slowly to preserve carbonation.
- Stir gently 3-4 times with a bar spoon or long spoon to combine.
- Add garnishes: a few fresh or frozen cranberries, a lime wheel, and/or a rosemary sprig.
- Taste and adjust: add more ginger beer if too tart, more lime if too sweet, or a splash of sparkling water if too strong.
- Serve immediately within 5-10 minutes for best fizz.
Notes
Chill all ingredients beforehand to prevent ice from melting too quickly. Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. For a party, pre-mix cranberry and lime juice up to 3 days ahead, but add ginger beer just before serving. For a cocktail, add 1.5 ounces (45 ml) vodka or silver tequila.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mocktail (about 8
- Calories: 110130
- Sugar: 2428
- Sodium: 1020
- Carbohydrates: 2832
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