Cranberry Ginger Beer Mocktail

5 from 2 votes

Cranberry Ginger Beer Mocktail

This Cranberry Ginger Beer Mocktail is bright and zesty, made with cranberries, fresh ginger, lemon, & naturally sweetened with maple syrup. It's one of those non alcoholic cranberry drinks that feels truly special, making it the perfect ginger beer mocktail for gatherings, hosting, or a night in!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: Servings

Calories: 123kcal

Author: Emmy Clinton

Ingredients

12 Ounces Fresh Cranberries
½ Cup Maple Syrup
¼ Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
4 Lemons juiced
1 Cup Water
2 Tablespoons Ginger freshly grated
6 Can Sparkling Water

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Instructions

Get your whole cranberries, maple syrup, water, apple cider vinegar, freshly grated ginger, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Grate the ginger using a microplane, juice and zest the lemons.
Add all ingredients to a medium saucepan, stir to combine, and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally and lightly mashing the cranberries as they soften to release their juices and deepen the color.
Remove from heat and strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a heat-safe jar or bowl, pressing the solids to extract as much liquid as possible.
Fill a glass with ice, add ¼ cup cranberry ginger syrup, and mix in 1 can of sparkling water. Stir gently and garnish with fresh mint, lemon slices, and whole cranberries for a festive finish.

Notes

Mash While Cooking: Don't just stir the cranberries. Actively mash them every few minutes to extract maximum juice and pectin for a richer syrup.
Adjust Sweetness Last: Taste your syrup after straining. If it's too tart for your liking, stir in 1-2 tablespoons more maple syrup while still warm.
Use Cold Sparkling Water: Room temperature sparkling water goes flat faster. Keep it chilled until you're ready to pour.
Scale For A Crowd: This syrup recipe yields enough for 6 generous drinks, but you can easily double it for holiday parties without changing cook times.

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