Description
A vibrant and festive non-alcoholic Spiced Christmas Margarita, blending tart cranberry, zesty lime, and warm holiday spices with a refreshing fizz. Perfect for any celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240ml) cranberry juice
- 1/2 cup (120ml) lime juice
- 1/4 cup (50g) sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5g) ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g) ground cloves
- 2 cups (480ml) sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Lime slices and cinnamon sticks for garnish
Instructions
- In a pitcher, combine cranberry juice, lime juice, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
- Add sparkling water and stir gently.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes.
- Pour the mixture over ice.
- Garnish with lime slices and cinnamon sticks.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Freshness Tip: Use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best vibrant flavor.
- Sweetness Adjustment: Taste the juice mixture before adding sparkling water and adjust the sugar to your preference.
- Make Ahead: The spiced juice base (without sparkling water) can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12.5g (estimated)
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Christmas margarita, spiced mocktail, holiday drink, cranberry lime spritzer, festive beverage, non-alcoholic Christmas drink, easy mocktail, winter spices, sparkling drink
