Santas Spritz Mocktail
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This 3-ingredient Santa Spritz Mocktail comes together in just a couple minutes and is a stunning non-alcoholic addition to any Christmas or holiday brunch. And you can easily double or triple the recipe for larger parties or make a small batch for cozying on the couch while you wait for Santa.
This Santa Spritz is a delicious, non alcoholic cranberry drink that comes together in 2 minutes with just a couple ingredients and gives great holiday vibes thanks to its stunning color. With a festive twist on my aperol spritz mocktail, it's a great option for Christmas morning or hosting a holiday brunch.
Like my Quick Cranberry Punch and my Non-Alcoholic Christmas Punch, this Cranberry Spritzer Mocktail is sure to make it a Merry Christmas.
Why Try This Non-Alcoholic Cranberry Spritzer
- Easy - Comes together in just minutes with minimal ingredients
- Festive - Stunning color and fantastic flavor create happy holiday vibes
- Delicious - A great option for Christmas morning or holiday brunch
Equipment Needed
- Spritz glass or similar
- A jigger or something to measure
- Something to stir
Ingredients
Lyre’s Italian Spritz (or your non-alcoholic aperitif of choice): a classic Italian Spritz typically uses a bitter orange aperitif, and I recommend Lyre’s to get you closest to the real thing. Blood orange juice or grapefruit juice are also great subs if non-alcoholic spirits are not your thing.
Cranberry juice: you can use real cranberry juice or a brand like Ocean Spray if you wish.
Non-alcoholic sparkling wine: again, this will get you closest to the real thing, but you can use a sparkling grape or apple juice if preferred.
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Garnish Options
- Frozen cranberries will keep the drink cold and looks great
- Sugared cranberries and/or rosemary sprigs add an elegant touch while providing a great bit of flavor
- Star anise or a simple twist of orange peel also work well
How to Make It
- Fill your spritz glass with ice, then add the cranberry juice.
- Pour in the non-alcoholic aperitif (or sub listed below) of your choice.
- Add the sparkling wine and stir very gently to combine.
- Garnish and serve!
Nat’s Tips & Tricks
- This is the perfect mocktail to make in a batch for guests because it's just so easy. You'll find instructions to do so in the recipe card below.
- Place glasses in the freezer at least an hour prior to serving to give them a wintry, frosted look.
- Make sure the sparkling mixer you use is cold for ultimate refreshment.
- Set up a garnish station for your guests to garnish their own drinks.
More Non Alcoholic Cranberry Drinks
I hope you love this Santas Spritz Mocktail as much as I do - have fun!
Santas Spritz Mocktail
Ingredients
- 1 oz cranberry juice (can sub with pomegranate juice or add a little more to taste)
- 2 oz non-alcoholic aperitif, like Lyre's Italian Spirit (see Note 1 below for subs)
- 4 oz non-alcoholic sparkling wine (sub with sparkling grape or apple juice)
- Star anise, sugared rosemary or cranberries (optional garnishes)
Instructions
- Add some ice to a spritz glass.
- Add the cranberry juice, Italian Spritz and non-alcoholic sparkling wine. Stir gently.
- Garnish with fresh cranberries, star anise and/or sugared rosemary and cranberries.
Batch Instructions
Notes
Nutrition
NUTRITIONAL VALUES ARE ESTIMATES ONLY AND DO NOT INCLUDE CARBS FROM SUGAR ALCOHOLS.
