Best Cranberry Smash Mocktail Recipes

Cranberry Smash (Mocktail) image

Provided by Member 610488

Categories Beverages

Time 2m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup fresh cranberries (approximately 8)
5 fresh mint leaves
1 lime wedge (lime cut into 6 pieces)
1 teaspoon brown sugar
5 ounces ginger ale

Steps:

Place cranberries, mint, lime, and sugar in a cocktail shaker.
Using a muddling stick (or the back of a tablespoon), muddle the mixture until the cranberries are slightly crushed and the mint is bruised.
Add ice and shake for approximately 10 seconds.
Place the mixture into a rocks glass with ice and add ginger ale. You can add fresh mint leaves as a garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.6, Fat 0.1, Sodium 12.7, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 18.9, Protein 0.2

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h

Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, plus more, for serving
1 1/4 cups sugar
3/4 cup frozen limeade concentrate (half of a 12-ounce can)
1/2 cup fresh lime juice, plus lime slices, for serving
Seltzer, for serving

Steps:

Combine the cranberries, sugar and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Carefully smash the cranberries with a potato masher, then simmer the mixture until slightly reduced and dark red, about 10 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes.
Strain the mixture through a strainer into a heatsafe container, pressing on the cranberry solids to extract all the juice. Let cool for 30 minutes.
Combine the cranberry syrup with the limeade and lime juice in a pitcher and stir well.
Mix equal parts of the drink mix and seltzer. Serve over ice with cranberries and a lime slice.