Cinderella Mocktail
Fresh and fruity, this classic Cinderella mocktail drink makes the most of tangy citrus. It's easy to make and perfect for a backyard BBQ - or even a ball. Just like the fairytale, a Cinderella combines humble ingredients to create a bit of magic. Your tastebuds will be treated to the sweet but tangy combination of citrus, grenadine, and ginger.ย

Why you'll love this recipe
This recipe is the perfect mocktail for kids and can be made for one or a crowd. Filled with zesty citrus, itโs perfect for those who love fresh juice. This fruity mocktail is:
- Easy: filled with fresh juice and easy to find ingredients, so you can make this drink year-round.
- Better for you: a citrusy base of pineapple, orange and lemon means that thereโs plenty of vitamin C. Use freshly squeezed (or squeeze yourself) orange and lemon juice to increase the benefits.
- Perfect for a crowd: this easy mocktail can be made for one or for many. Simply multiply the ingredients to magic your mocktail into a Cinderella punch.ย Tip: add the ginger ale at the last minute if youโre making it into a punch. That way youโll preserve the fizz!
- Looks spectacular: with a beautiful golden hue, this is a non-alcoholic drink that looks as good as it tastes .
What is in a cinderella mocktail?
A Cinderella drink is a refreshing mocktail made from a mix of citrus juice plus grenadine and ginger ale. The sweet grenadine mellows the tart flavour of the citrus. Ginger ale provides an earthy spice and its signature fizz.
If you love tropical mocktails that are ready in just a few shakes, then this is the drink for you.
Equipment You'll Need
Sometimes mocktails are just as fun to make as they are to drink. The Cinderella mocktail is one of those! Flex your bartending muscles as you pour and shake your way to a delicious drink.
- Cocktail shaker: itโs always fun to make mocktails that require a shaker. If you donโt have a cocktail shaker, any container with a tight lid works. (Think smoothie shaker, drink bottle or mason jar). Alternatively, a quick stir works too.
- Highball glass: a tall glass such as a highball or Collins glass is perfect. However, you can use any glass you have on hand.
- Citrus juicer: a citrus juicer will make juicing the fresh lemon and oranges a breeze. If youโre short on time, freshly squeezed store-bought orange juice works just as well.
- Punch bowl: if youโre making a Cinderella mocktail for a crowd consider using a punch bowl. Alternatively, she looks great in a pitcher or a drink dispenser. Tip: if youโre using a pitcher or dispenser keep chopped fruit and tongs nearby. This way your guests can garnish their own drink.
Cinderella Drink Ingredients
You only need a few easily accessible ingredients for this mocktail:
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Orange juice: homemade or store-bought freshly squeezed orange juice is the best option. Fresh juice will best preserve the vitamin C and nutrients from the oranges. Regular store-bought juice also works. Just keep in mind that some nutrients will be lost in processing.
Lemon juice: freshly squeezed lemon juice boosts the vitamin C and provides a lovely zesty kick.ย You can use bottled lemon juice if needed. However, itโs worth getting the juicer out and squeezingย fresh lemons for this Cinderella mocktail if you can. If you love lemons, be sure to check out my lemon mocktails too.
Pineapple juice: the perfect combination of sweet and tangy pineapple juice rounds out the citrus beautifully. Pineapple juice is filled with vitamins C, B6, magnesium and antioxidants. Look for freshly squeezed rather than tinned juice so fewer nutrients are lost in processing.
Soda water: if youโd like the flavors of the fruit juice to be the star of the show, use your favoriteย sparkling water to complete your drink. Light and fizzy, soda water is a refreshing option on a hotย day.
Ginger ale: skip the soda and head straight for the ginger ale if youโre looking for a mocktail with aย spicy ginger undertone. Any brand of ginger ale works, just make sure you pick ale and not gingerย beer (although I do love a ginger beer mocktail, ginger ale works best in this recipe).
Grenadine syrup: this vibrant red syrup provides sweetness and adds depth to the color of theย Cinderella mocktail. Made from pomegranates and sugar, itโs the perfect non-alcoholic way to addย flavour and color to mocktails. As grenadine is a syrup, it contains refined sugars. For a healthierย drink, swap it for pomegranate juice.
Tip: despite being alcohol-free, youโll find grenadine for sale in the mixer section of liquor stores.
Bitters: if youโre committed to being alcohol-free, skip this ingredient or choose a nonย alcoholic bitters. My all time favorite is All The Bitter (affiliate link) and I would recommend their Orange Bitters for this recipe. If you're happy with regular bitters, Angostura bitters are easy to find at liquor stores, so are the most commonlyย known.ย

How Do You Make A Cinderella?
This simple shake and pour mocktail can be ready in minutes, I've included some step by step images below for ease.
- Add the orange juice to your shaker.
- Squeeze the lemon if you need to, then measure out 2 tablespoons and add this to your shaker.
- Pour in the pineapple juice.
- Add ยฝ teaspoon of grenadine and some ice.
- Replace the lid and shake to combine - around 20 seconds should do it!
- Strain over fresh ice in a tall glass and top with ginger ale

Shaking mixes up the ingredients and chills your drink faster than stirring. It also ensures your ingredients are mixed properly. This means that your Cinderella mocktail will have a consistent flavour right through to the last sip.ย
The most important thing is that your cocktail is well mixed, so any container with a tight lid will work. Get creative and use a drink bottle, smoothie shaker or mason jar. If you plan on making mocktails regularly, a cocktail shaker is an inexpensive investment.
Traditionally grenadine was made from pomegranate juice, sugar, lemon juice and water. These days it can contain nasties such as high fructose corn syrup. Some recipes require the weight of the sugary syrup for their signature look. This mocktail is a mixed drink, so pomegranate juice is a great substitute. Itโs also a healthier, less processed option.
Unlike the famous Shirley Temple mocktail, the Cinderella doesnโt have a famous back story. Despite her mysterious origins, sheโs the perfect tropical mocktail whatever the occasion.
If you love this mocktail, I think youโll love theseย recipes too:
Fizzy and fresh, this gloriously golden mocktail is sure to impress. I hope you enjoy this Cinderella mocktail as much as I enjoyed drinking it.

Cinderella Mocktail
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
- ยฝ teapsoon grenadine
- 2-3 dashes non-alcoholic bitters (optional - you could also use regular bitters if you wish)
- ยฝ cup soda water or ginger ale
- Extra pineapple and orange, to garnish
Instructions
- Add the orange, lemon, pineapple juice and grenadine to a shaker with ice.
- Shake to combine. If you don't have a cocktail shaker, you can add the ingredients to a tall glass and stir with a spoon instead.
- Fill a tall glass with ice and pour mixture in.
- Add ginger ale or soda water and bitters (if using). Gently stir.
- Garnish with your choice of orange, pineapple or cherries.
Batch Instructions
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Nutrition
NUTRITIONAL VALUES ARE ESTIMATES ONLY AND DO NOT INCLUDE CARBS FROM SUGAR ALCOHOLS.