Sparkling Holiday Mocktails Recipe

Name: Sparkling Holiday Mocktails
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 cup orange juice freshly squeezed, from 1 orange; 3 sprigs fresh rosemary; 1 strip orange peel from 1 orange, peeled with a potato peeler; 1 1/2 cups apple cider unfiltered; 2 cinnamon sticks; 6 whole cloves; 4 cardamom pods crushed; 1 1/2 cups frozen cranberries or fresh; 3/4 cup water; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 vanilla bean split and scraped

Servings: persons

1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup orange juice freshly squeezed, from 1 orange
3 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 strip orange peel from 1 orange, peeled with a potato peeler
1 1/2 cups apple cider unfiltered
2 cinnamon sticks
6 whole cloves
4 cardamom pods crushed
1 1/2 cups frozen cranberries or fresh
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1 vanilla bean split and scraped

1
Add all the ingredients to a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until sugar completely dissolves and syrup gets hot, about 5 minutes. Remove the saucepan from heat, cover, and let steep for 10 minutes.
2
Strain syrup and chill in the KitchenAid(R) French Door Refrigerator until at least room temperature for up to one week. Combine 1 to 2 tablespoons syrup with 8 to 12 ounces cold sparkling water and a few ice cubes. Adjust to taste.
3
Add all the ingredients to a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until apple cider reduces by half, about 10 to 15 minutes.
4
Strain syrup and chill in the Refrigerator until at least room temperature for up to one week. Combine 1 to 2 tablespoons syrup with 8 to 12 ounces cold sparkling water and a few ice cubes. Adjust to taste.
5
Add cranberries, water, sugar, and vanilla bean (seeds and pod) to a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until sugar completely dissolves and cranberries begin to break down when pressed against the edge of the pot with a wooden spoon, about 10 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat, cover, and let steep for 10 minutes.
6
Strain syrup and chill in the Refrigerator until at least room temperature and up to a week. Combine 1 to 2 tablespoons syrup with 8 to 12 ounces cold sparkling water and a few ice cubes. Adjust to taste.

454

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 cup orange juice freshly squeezed, from 1 orange, 3 sprigs fresh rosemary, and more.

Yes, Sparkling Holiday Mocktails falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sparkling Holiday Mocktails

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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