Description
Festive holiday spirits come alive with this Kissing Santa Claus mocktail, blending whimsical cranberry and peppermint flavors. Delightful red and white layers create a merry Christmas drink that sparkles with seasonal cheer for winter celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Juices:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) cranberry juice
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) pineapple juice
Soda and Syrup:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) lemon-lime soda (Sprite)
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) grenadine syrup
Garnish and Ice:
- Ice cubes
- Whipped cream
- Maraschino cherries
- Mint leaves
Instructions
- Chill all liquid ingredients thoroughly to enhance the mocktail’s refreshing quality and prevent rapid ice melting.
- Select a clear glass and fill with ice cubes, creating a festive presentation base for the beverage.
- Delicately rim the glass with sugar by dipping the edge in water or grenadine, then coating with granulated sugar for a sparkling effect.
- Pour cranberry juice, pineapple juice, and lemon-lime soda into the prepared glass, gently stirring to preserve carbonation.
- Slowly add grenadine syrup, allowing it to cascade to the bottom and create an elegant layered appearance.
- Crown the mocktail with a luxurious swirl of whipped cream, adding a creamy dimension to the fruity profile.
- Garnish the whipped cream peak with a vibrant maraschino cherry and a single fresh mint leaf for color contrast.
- Insert a festive straw and serve immediately to maintain the drink’s optimal temperature and effervescence.
Notes
- Chill ingredients thoroughly to maintain the mocktail’s crisp, refreshing taste and prevent ice dilution.
- Use granulated sugar with white edges for a sparkling glass rim that catches light beautifully during holiday gatherings.
- Pour grenadine slowly along the glass side to achieve perfect layering without mixing immediately, creating a stunning visual gradient.
- Opt for homemade whipped cream for richer flavor and lighter texture compared to store-bought versions, enhancing the overall mocktail experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Mocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 108 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg