The Recipe · No.915 · Sparkling Cranberry Mocktail

Sparkling Cranberry Mocktail, and where to source it

Clap the rosemary sprig between your palms before it goes in. That quick bruise wakes up the pine-y oil and perfumes the whole glass — dropped in untouched, rosemary is just a green stick doing nothing.

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Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep5 min
Cooknone
Makes1 glass
CuisineAmerican
Greedometer ●●●●● Barely a splurge Level Easy
A light hand — your arteries say thanks.
Cook it with
No-cook
Suits
VegetarianGluten-freeDairy-free
Make it vegan: maple syrup for the honey.
Straight Answers
Can you make Sparkling Cranberry Mocktail ahead of time? — Partly

You can batch the mix and keep it cold, but add the ice, soda, and garnish and shake or stir to order — a made-up drink goes flat and watery if it sits.

Is Sparkling Cranberry Mocktail gluten-free? — Yes

Yes — nothing in this recipe as written contains gluten. As always, glance at the labels on any packaged items (broth, sauces, chocolate), since brands vary.

Is Sparkling Cranberry Mocktail vegan? — Vegetarian, not vegan

It’s vegetarian but not vegan as written — it has honey. Make it vegan: maple syrup for the honey.

Part One
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 1 glass
Our ratio, your call. The amounts below are a tested starting point — a version, not the one and only. Anything tagged to taste is the knob you turn: start there, then make it yours.
Cranberry juice
The tart red base — 100% juice, not cocktail, so it isn't cloying. To taste.
1/2 cupto taste
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Lime juice
Fresh, to sharpen the cranberry. To taste.
1 tbspto taste
Local / market
Sparkling water
To lift and lengthen it. Add last for maximum fizz.
to fillrecommended
Local / market
Fresh rosemary
One sprig, clapped between your hands to release the oil. Fresh.
1 sprigrecommended
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Honey or simple syrup
Recommended to start; a touch, only if you want it sweeter. To taste.
1 tspto taste
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One list, with a link to where to buy each one.
Part Two
The Method
  1. BuildFill a glass with ice and add the cranberry and lime juices (and honey, if using).
  2. TopTop with sparkling water and stir once.
  3. GarnishClap the rosemary sprig between your palms and drop it in with a few fresh cranberries.
Part Three
The Toolkit

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