Ingredients
Drink Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cranberry juice
- 1/2 cup sparkling beverage (such as Sprite, 7-UP, Fresca, Ginger Ale, or Sparkling Ice Classic Lemonade)
- Ice
Optional Garnishes
- Sugared cranberries
- Lemon slices
Instructions
- Prepare the glass: Place ice cubes into a glass to chill and create a refreshing base for the drink.
- Add cranberry juice: Pour cranberry juice into the glass, filling it halfway to infuse the drink with a vibrant, tangy flavor.
- Top with sparkling beverage: Slowly pour the sparkling beverage of your choice over the cranberry juice to fill the glass. Pour gently to preserve the bubbles and create a refreshing fizz.
- Garnish and serve: Add optional sugared cranberries and a lemon slice on the rim or into the drink for an attractive, festive touch. Serve immediately and enjoy the bubbly holiday treat.
Notes
- Use any type of sparkling beverage you prefer for different flavor profiles, such as lemon-lime soda, ginger ale, or flavored sparkling water.
- For extra flair, you can freeze cranberries ahead of time and add them as ice cubes to keep the drink cold without watering it down.
- Adjust the ratio of cranberry juice to sparkling beverage to make the drink more or less tart according to taste.
- Sugared cranberries can be made by rolling fresh cranberries in sugar—perfect for holiday presentation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
