A sparkling festive drink with frozen cranberries, citrus slices, and bubbly for joyful holiday moments.
# Components:
→ Fruit
01 - 1 cup frozen cranberries
02 - 1 small orange, thinly sliced
→ Liquid Base
03 - 2 cups chilled sparkling water or club soda
04 - 1 cup 100% cranberry juice, unsweetened or lightly sweetened
05 - 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
06 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
→ Sweetener (optional)
07 - 1 to 2 tablespoons simple syrup or agave nectar, to taste
→ Garnish
08 - Fresh rosemary sprigs (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Place frozen cranberries at the bottom of each serving glass.
02 - Arrange several thin orange slices upright in each glass for decorative effect.
03 - In a large pitcher, mix cranberry juice, orange juice, lemon juice, and sweetener if using. Stir thoroughly.
04 - Pour the juice mixture over the fruit in each glass, filling halfway.
05 - Add chilled sparkling water or club soda to fill each glass. Gently stir to combine without losing carbonation.
06 - Garnish each drink with a fresh rosemary sprig. Serve immediately to enjoy the floating cranberry effect.