Description
Festive holiday cheer sparkles in this Pineapple Cranberry Christmas Drink, blending tropical sweetness with tart winter flavors. Crisp and merry, this cocktail invites celebration with its cheerful red and gold hues that dance in your glass.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Juices:
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) cranberry juice
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) pineapple juice
- ½ cup (118 milliliters) orange juice
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lime juice (freshly squeezed)
Carbonated Mixer:
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) ginger ale or lemon-lime soda
Serving Components:
- Ice cubes
- Fresh cranberries (for garnish)
- Pineapple wedges (for garnish)
- Lime slices (for garnish)
- Rosemary sprigs (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a spacious pitcher, blend cranberry, pineapple, orange, and lime juices thoroughly, ensuring a harmonious fusion of tropical and tart flavors.
- Chill the juice mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to enhance the flavor profile and ensure a refreshingly cool beverage.
- Moments before serving, incorporate ginger ale or lemon-lime soda to create an effervescent texture that adds a delightful sparkle to the drink.
- Select decorative glasses and fill them generously with crisp ice cubes to provide a cool foundation for the festive beverage.
- Carefully pour the vibrant juice blend over the ice, allowing the liquid to cascade gently and create an inviting presentation.
- Artfully garnish each glass with plump fresh cranberries, a wedge of golden pineapple, a zesty lime slice, and a fragrant sprig of rosemary to elevate the visual appeal.
- For an adult version, introduce vodka, rum, or sparkling wine to transform the mocktail into a spirited holiday cocktail, perfect for festive celebrations.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting juice proportions or adding a touch of simple syrup for those who prefer a sweeter drink.
- Create a mocktail-friendly version by using non-alcoholic sparkling water instead of ginger ale for a lighter, refreshing alternative.
- Prep the garnishes ahead of time and freeze cranberries or create ice cubes with embedded berries and herbs for an extra festive presentation.
- Transform this drink into a make-ahead batch by mixing juices in advance and adding fizzy elements just before serving to maintain maximum carbonation and freshness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg