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A glass of cranberry juice mocktail with ice, fresh cranberries, orange and lemon slices, and mint leaves sits on a woven coaster. Lemon and orange slices, cranberries, and mint are scattered around on a light surface.
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Easy Fall Mocktail With Cranberry Juice and Lime

A tart, fizzy fall mocktail made with cranberry juice, fresh lime, and sparkling water. It comes together in one glass with no simple syrup to make, and it scales straight into a pitcher when you're hosting.
Prep Time7 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cranberry, Fall, Mocktails, Non-Alcoholic, Party Drinks, Thanksgiving
Servings: 1
Calories: 130kcal
Author: Chop and Cheers

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cranberry juice, unsweetened or lightly sweetened (240 ml)
  • 1 cup sparkling water, or lemon-lime soda for a sweeter version (240 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, about half a lime (15 ml)
  • Fresh cranberries for garnish
  • Lemon or orange slices for garnish
  • Fresh mint leaves optional garnish
  • Ice cubes

Instructions

  • Fill a tall glass with ice. For a party rim, run a lime wedge around the edge and dip it in sugar or coarse salt.
  • In a small pitcher or measuring jug, combine the cranberry juice and lime juice. Use both well chilled.
  • Pour the juice mixture over the ice, top with sparkling water, and stir once gently to keep the fizz.
  • Add a lemon or orange slice to the rim, drop in a few cranberries, and tuck in a mint sprig. Serve immediately.

Notes

Make ahead: mix the cranberry and lime up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerate. Add sparkling water only at serving, and don't stretch past a day, since the fresh lime fades first.
Sweetness: unsweetened 100% juice gives the sharpest drink. Cranberry juice cocktail or lemon-lime soda both make it sweeter.
Frozen cranberries can stand in for fresh and chill the drink without diluting it.