Description
This Kissing Santa Claus Mocktail is a festive, refreshing non-alcoholic drink perfect for holiday celebrations. It combines tart cranberry juice, sweet pineapple juice, bubbly lemon-lime soda, and rich grenadine syrup, topped with whipped cream and garnished with cherries and mint leaves for a colorful and delicious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Juices and Soda
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup lemon-lime soda (such as Sprite)
- 1/4 cup grenadine syrup
Other Ingredients
- Ice cubes
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Maraschino cherries (for garnish)
- Mint leaves (for garnish)
- Granulated sugar (optional, for rimming the glass)
- Water or additional grenadine syrup (for rimming the glass)
Instructions
- Chill the Ingredients: Ensure your cranberry juice, pineapple juice, and lemon-lime soda are well chilled before preparing the mocktail. This keeps the drink refreshing and avoids quick dilution from melting ice.
- Prepare the Glass: Fill a clear glass with ice cubes. For an extra festive presentation, rim the glass with sugar by dipping the rim first into water or grenadine syrup, then into granulated sugar to coat evenly.
- Mix the Mocktail: In a mixing jug or directly in the glass, combine cranberry juice, pineapple juice, and lemon-lime soda. Stir gently to maintain the soda’s fizz. Slowly pour in the grenadine syrup; it will sink to the bottom, creating a beautiful layered effect.
- Add the Whipped Cream: Top the drink with a generous swirl of whipped cream. This adds a creamy texture and complements the fruity flavors while enhancing the festive look.
- Garnish and Serve: Place a maraschino cherry on top of the whipped cream and add a fresh mint leaf for color and aroma. Serve immediately with a festive straw and enjoy your holiday mocktail!
Notes
- Use very cold ingredients to keep the drink chilled without excessive ice that dilutes the flavor.
- For a sparkling effect, pour the lemon-lime soda slowly and stir gently.
- The sugar rim is optional but adds a nice sweet contrast and festive flair.
- You can substitute lemon-lime soda with sparkling water or club soda for a less sweet version.
- To make a larger batch, simply multiply the ingredients maintaining the same proportions.
