Description
The Kissing Santa Claus Mocktail is a vibrant, refreshing, and festive non-alcoholic drink perfect for holiday celebrations. It combines cranberry juice, pineapple juice, and lemon-lime soda, topped with whipped cream and garnished with a maraschino cherry and mint leaf for a fun and delicious treat that’s loved by all ages. A beautiful layered drink that will bring smiles to your guests during the holiday season!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup lemon-lime soda (such as Sprite)
- 1/4 cup grenadine syrup
- Ice cubes
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Maraschino cherries (for garnish)
- Mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Chill the Ingredients: Ensure that your cranberry juice, pineapple juice, and lemon-lime soda are well-chilled before you begin. This keeps the mocktail refreshing and prevents the ice from diluting the drink too quickly.
- Prepare the Glass: Fill a clear glass with ice cubes. For a festive touch, rim the glass with sugar by dipping the rim into water or grenadine and then into granulated sugar.
- Mix the Mocktail: In a mixing jug or directly in the glass, combine cranberry juice, pineapple juice, and lemon-lime soda. Stir gently to preserve the soda’s fizz. Slowly pour in the grenadine syrup, which will sink to the bottom, creating a layered effect.
- Add the Whipped Cream: Top the drink with a generous swirl of whipped cream. This adds both a festive look and a creamy texture that complements the fruity flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with a maraschino cherry on top of the whipped cream and add a fresh mint leaf. Serve immediately with a festive straw and enjoy!
Notes
- Glass Choice: Use a clear glass to highlight the beautiful layered effect of the mocktail.
- Sugar Rim: For added sparkle, you can rim the glass with sugar for a festive touch.
- Adjust the Sweetness: You can adjust the amount of grenadine depending on your preferred level of sweetness.
- Make It Ahead: Chill the juices and soda in advance to make preparation quicker when serving.
- Garnishing: You can substitute maraschino cherries with fresh cherries or even cranberries for a different look.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Drink, Mocktail
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 3mg