Cranberry Juice Sparkler Drink (Printer-Friendly)

Tart cranberry and citrus juice combined with sparkling water for a fresh, light beverage.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 2 cups 100% cranberry juice, unsweetened or lightly sweetened

02 - 1 cup fresh orange juice

03 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

04 - 2 cups chilled sparkling water or club soda

05 - Fresh cranberries

06 - Orange or lime slices

07 - Fresh mint leaves (optional)

01 - Combine cranberry juice, orange juice, and lime juice in a large pitcher. Stir well.

02 - Just before serving, add chilled sparkling water and gently stir to combine.

03 - Fill glasses with ice cubes.

04 - Pour the juice mixture over the ice-filled glasses.

05 - Garnish each glass with fresh cranberries, citrus slices, and mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately while bubbly.

01 -

It's genuinely refreshing without being cloyingly sweet—that tart cranberry punch wakes up your palate in the best way
You can make it in minutes, which means spontaneous entertaining becomes totally doable
The bubbles make it feel festive even when it's just an ordinary Tuesday afternoon
It's naturally vegan and gluten-free, so everyone at your table can enjoy it without worry

02 -

Never add the sparkling water until right before serving—if you do it early, all those beautiful bubbles will fade and it becomes just another juice drink
Fresh citrus juice makes an enormous difference. Bottled juice works in a pinch, but fresh lime and orange juice are what elevate this from simple to special
The ice matters too—it should be fresh and clear. If your ice has been in the freezer too long, it picks up flavors that can muddy the drink

03 -

For a sophisticated garnish, freeze fresh cranberries in ice cubes a day ahead—they're stunning and they look professional
If you're making this for a crowd and want to batch it, add all the base juices to a large pitcher the morning of, but keep the sparkling water separate and add just before serving