Delight family and guests with a refreshing cranberry citrus sangria style mocktail that’s vibrant, sweet, tart, and festive! Sweetened with NuNaturals Pure Monk Fruit Extract, this guilt-free drink is light and naturally delicious. Optional warming spices add a cozy touch, making it the perfect holiday gathering beverage. Family-friendly and easy to prepare, it’s a crowd-pleaser everyone will love at your next holiday gathering!
Spiced Cranberry Citrus Mocktail
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Bring a vibrant twist to any celebration with this sweet, tart, and refreshingly delightful mocktail! Sweetened with NuNaturals Pure Monk Fruit Extract, it’s perfectly light and guilt-free, making it a feel-good treat for everyone. Add optional warming spices to create a cozy, comforting hug in a glass. This family-friendly punch is a crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for any gathering, from festive parties to cozy nights in.
Ingredients
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2 cups cranberry juice (100% juice, unsweetened)
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2 cup apple cider (fresh if possible)
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2 cups of fresh orange juice
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1 apple, diced into small cubes
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1 orange, thinly sliced into rounds
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1/2 cup fresh cranberries
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1tsp NuNaturals Pure Monk Fruit Extract
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3 to 4 cups of sparkling water or your favorite bubbly to take it from mocktail to cocktail
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2 cinnamon sticks (plus more for garnish)
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Fresh rosemary sprigs (for garnish and a little holiday flair)
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3-4 whole star anise (optional, for a festive look and light spiced flavor)
Optional Warming Spices
Directions
In a large pitcher, mix the cranberry juice, apple cider, and orange juice. Stir in the monk fruit sweetener until fully dissolved—this gives the perfect balance of sweetness without overpowering the natural flavors.
Toss in the diced apple, orange slices, fresh cranberries, cinnamon sticks, and star anise. Let it chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to let those flavors infuse. (The longer it sits, the spicier and fruitier it gets)
Just before serving, pour in the sparkling water for that refreshing, fizzy lift. Stir gently to keep the bubbles intact.
Pour into festive glasses filled with ice. Garnish with a rosemary sprig, a cinnamon stick, and a few cranberries.
