Description
The Cranberry Orange Sparkling Refresher is a delightful blend of tart cranberry and zesty orange, topped with sparkling water for a refreshing fizz. Perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup 100% unsweetened cranberry juice
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 cup plain sparkling water
- Maple syrup (optional)
- Agave nectar (optional)
- Simple syrup (optional)
- Fresh orange slices or wedges
- Fresh cranberries
- Fresh mint
- Ice
Instructions
- Prepare Garnishes. First, slice your oranges and rinse cranberries and mint sprigs.
- Combine Juices and Sweetener. In a pitcher or individual glasses, combine cranberry juice and orange juice. Stir in your chosen sweetener if using. Taste and adjust.
- Chill Mixture (Recommended). Chill the juice mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Fill Glasses with Ice. Fill your serving glasses with ice.
- Pour Juice Mixture. Pour the chilled cranberry-orange juice mixture over the ice, filling each glass about two-thirds to three-quarters full.
- Top with Sparkling Water. Top off each glass with sparkling water. Pour slowly.
- Garnish and Serve. Add orange slices, cranberries, and mint sprigs. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness to your liking.
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Preparing garnishes ahead of time saves effort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Cranberry Orange Sparkling Drink, Refreshing Drink, Non-Alcoholic Beverage