Pomegranate Cranberry Mocktail (Sugar-Free)
Here’s a sparkling Pomegranate Cranberry Mocktail that is perfect for a winter non-alcoholic beverage. This bubbly drink is easy to make and has no added sugar. It’s healthy, festive, and tasty.
Mocktails are simply cocktails without the alcohol. These types of drinks have gotten more popular as people avoid alcohol for various reasons.
This refreshing version is made using a blend of fruit juices and ginger kombucha, with no added sugars. The crushed ice makes this mocktail even prettier, although you could leave out the ice if you wish.
Why Go Alcohol-Free?
Now’s the time of year when the booze starts flowing, but there are a lot of reasons to go for mocktails instead. Mocktails are ideal for designated drivers, so they can enjoy a beverage without impairing their driving.
Mocktails are also great for people who can’t drink alcohol for a variety of reasons, including:
- people with alcohol sensitivities,
- recovering and recovered alcoholics,
- pregnant women,
- people who are on a diet that excludes alcohol (like Whole30 or keto),
- people whose religion doesn’t allow drinking alcohol,
- and those who simply choose not to drink.
Why You Need This Recipe
- You only need a few simple ingredients to make this healthy cranberry mocktail.
- This recipe has no added sugars which makes it perfect for people who are on a sugar-free diet plan or on a sugar detox diet.
- Use prepared kombucha which is easy to find in most grocery stores.
Key Ingredients
Pomegranate juice is full of antioxidants and a gorgeous red color.
Unsweetened cranberry juice is also really healthy and has a lovely color.
Ginger kombucha adds natural carbonation to the mocktail. The fizzy texture of the drink makes it feel more festive and special.
Freshly-squeezed orange juice adds natural sweetness and lots of vitamin C to this holiday beverage.
Recipe Steps
Step One
Gather your ingredients, including pomegranate juice, cranberry juice, ginger kombucha, oranges, and crushed ice.
Step Two
Juice the oranges until you have 1/2 cup of freshly-squeeze orange juice.
Please the recipe card at the end of this post for the exact ingredients list and measurements.
Step Three
In a pitcher, combine all the juices and the kombucha. Stir gently to combine.
When you’re ready to serve, fill a glass with crushed ice. Pour the mocktail mixture on top and serve immediately.
FAQs
A cocktail contains alcohol and a mocktail is alcohol-free.
It depends! Most any cocktail recipe can be made in mocktail form simply by leaving out the alcohol. That said, sometimes mocktail recipes use sparkling water as a substitute for alcohol, especially champagne.
I’ve included a recipe below, but you can always just combine fruit juice and sparkling water and serve it in a fancy glass. You’ve got yourself a mocktail now!
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PrintPomegranate Cranberry Mocktail
- Total Time: 11 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
Here’s a sparkling Pomegranate Cranberry Mocktail that is perfect for a winter non-alcoholic beverage. This bubbly drink is easy to make and has no added sugar. It’s healthy, festive, and tasty.
Ingredients
- 2 cups crushed ice
- 1 cup pomegranate juice
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cranberry juice
- 1/2 cup freshly-squeezed orange juice (from about 3 medium oranges)
- 1 cup ginger kombucha*
Instructions
- Divide the crushed ice between four cocktail glasses.
- In a large pitcher, combine the pomegranate juice, cranberry juice, orange juice, and ginger kombucha in a pitcher. Stir gently to combine.
- Pour the mixture into your cocktail glasses and serve immediately.
Notes
- Kombucha has a small amount of alcohol and sugar. If you want a 100% sugar-free and alcohol-free mocktail, use sparkling water instead of kombucha.
- Also, if you want to make this recipe ahead of time, leave out the kombucha until you’re ready to serve. This will ensure that it stays carbonated and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: Alcohol-Free
Keywords: alcohol-free drinks, easy mocktail recipe, cranberry juice mocktail
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This looks and sounds super refreshing and delicious ? perfect summer drink!
This sounds like a nice refreshing summer drink! Love cranberry juice but never thought to use it in a mocktail! Great idea!
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This is a great idea! I love the vibrant color and the fact that it is alcohol free. Perfect for when I am DD! Thanks for sharing!
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I love mocktails — especially in the summertime when we’re at the pool — so much better than soda without the hangover of too many margaritas! This one looks perfect for chillin’!
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I love pomegranate, and this mocktail is right up my alley! I can’t wait to try one!
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I love mocktails and this recipe sounds delicious and refreshing. I’ll try it out!
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This looks amazing. I’m not a big boozy drinker so this would be great to make for me and my family.
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So gonna try this mocktail this weekend, and I love cranberry. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Such a perfect drink to serve at the holidays!
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