Side Dishes

Cranberry Lime Mocktail Recipe

ByIsla White December 28, 2025December 28, 2025

Introduction

This Cranberry Lime Mocktail is a refreshing and festive drink perfect for any occasion. Bursting with tart cranberry and zesty lime flavors, it offers a bubbly lift without any alcohol. It’s easy to make and wonderfully thirst-quenching.

The image shows a clear glass filled with a red drink and plenty of ice cubes, making the drink look refreshing. On top, there is a garnish made of a slice of bright green lime and fresh green mint leaves standing up. A wooden skewer with three dark red cranberries and one cherry is placed across the rim of the glass. The drink is set on a white marbled surface, with a few scattered lime slices, cranberries, and mint leaves around it. In the background, there is a second glass and a shiny metal cocktail shaker, with a soft red cloth adding a warm touch behind everything. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 cup cranberry juice
1/2 cup carbonated water (such as club soda or sparkling water)
1/4 cup simple syrup (adjust to taste)
1-2 fresh limes (juiced, plus extra slices for garnish)
Ice cubes
Fresh cranberries (for garnish, optional)
Fresh mint leaves (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Fill each glass halfway with ice cubes.
Step 2: In a pitcher, combine the cranberry juice, lime juice, and simple syrup. Stir well to blend the flavors.
Step 3: Just before serving, add the carbonated water to the cranberry-lime mixture. Gently stir to keep the bubbles lively.
Step 4: Pour the mocktail into glasses and garnish with fresh cranberries, a slice of lime, and a sprig of mint.
Step 5: Serve immediately and enjoy this zesty, festive drink while it’s chilled and bubbly!

Tips & Variations

Adjust the simple syrup to suit your sweetness preference, or substitute with honey or agave syrup.
Use flavored sparkling water, like lemon or lime, for an extra citrus kick.
Add a splash of orange juice for a slightly sweeter, fruitier twist.
For a frozen version, blend the ingredients with ice for a slushy mocktail.

Storage

Prepare the cranberry, lime, and syrup mixture ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Add the carbonated water just before serving to keep the drink fizzy. If stored mixed with soda, the bubbles will dissipate quickly. Serve chilled and enjoy fresh.

How to Serve

This image shows a short clear glass filled with three layers: the bottom layer is dark red liquid, the middle and top layers are filled with semi-transparent ice cubes occupying most of the glass, topped with bright green fresh mint leaves and a light green lime wheel placed on the rim. A skewer with dark red and black small berries rests on the top edge of the glass. The glass is placed on a white marbled surface scattered with red cranberries and lime halves, with a silver cocktail shaker and another similar glass blurred in the background, alongside a dark red cloth. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use frozen cranberries for garnish?

Yes, frozen cranberries work well and add a nice chill to the drink. Just rinse them briefly before using to avoid extra frost.

What can I substitute for simple syrup?

You can replace simple syrup with equal parts honey, agave syrup, or maple syrup. Just stir well to combine since these are thicker than simple syrup.

Cranberry Lime Mocktail Recipe

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This Cranberry Lime Mocktail is a refreshing, zesty, and bubbly non-alcoholic drink that blends tart cranberry juice with fresh lime juice and a touch of sweetness from simple syrup, topped off with sparkling water. Perfect for festive occasions or a revitalizing beverage any time of the year.

Author: Isla
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 2 servings 1x
Category: Beverage
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Scale

Mocktail Base

1 cup cranberry juice
1/4 cup simple syrup (adjust to taste)
1–2 fresh limes, juiced (plus extra slices for garnish)

Carbonation & Garnishes

1/2 cup carbonated water (such as club soda or sparkling water)
Ice cubes
Fresh cranberries (for garnish, optional)
Fresh mint leaves (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Glasses: Fill each glass halfway with ice cubes, ensuring the drink will stay chilled and refreshing.
Mix the Base: In a pitcher, combine the cranberry juice, freshly squeezed lime juice, and simple syrup. Stir well until all the flavors are thoroughly blended, balancing tartness and sweetness.
Add Carbonation: Just before serving, gently pour in the carbonated water to the cranberry-lime mixture. Stir carefully to maintain the effervescence, creating a lively and bubbly texture.
Serve and Garnish: Pour the mocktail into ice-filled glasses. Garnish each glass with fresh cranberries, a slice of lime, and a sprig of mint to enhance both presentation and flavor.
Enjoy: Serve immediately to enjoy the zesty, festive mocktail at its most refreshing chill and sparkle.

Notes

Adjust the simple syrup quantity to your sweetness preference.
For a more intense lime flavor, add extra lime slices to the pitcher.
Use chilled cranberry juice and carbonated water for an extra cold mocktail.
Fresh cranberries and mint are optional but add great color and aroma.
This mocktail is best served immediately after carbonation to keep the bubbles lively.

Keywords: cranberry lime mocktail, non-alcoholic drink, festive beverage, refreshing mocktail, sparkling cranberry drink

Isla White

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