Kissing Santa Claus Mocktail: A Festive Non-Alcoholic Drink
A vibrant, festive, non-alcoholic drink combining sweet, tangy, and fizzy flavors. Perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: American (Holiday)
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
– 1 cup cranberry juice
– 1/2 cup pineapple juice
– 1/2 cup lemon-lime soda
– 1/4 cup grenadine syrup
– Ice cubes
– Whipped cream (for topping)
– Maraschino cherries (for garnish)
– Mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Chill all ingredients.
2. Prepare a glass with a sugared rim and fill with ice cubes.
3. Combine cranberry juice, pineapple juice, and lemon-lime soda in the glass.
4. Layer grenadine by pouring it gently over the back of a spoon.
5. Top with whipped cream, a cherry, and a mint leaf.
6. Serve immediately with a festive straw.
Notes
– For a healthier option, use unsweetened juices and diet soda.
– Swap grenadine with pomegranate syrup for a natural alternative.
– Best served fresh to retain fizz.
Nutrition
- Calories: ~150 kcal
- Sugar: ~30 g
- Sodium: ~15 mg
- Fat: 1 g (from whipped cream)
- Carbohydrates: ~38 g
- Protein: 0 g