Description
This Festive and Refreshing Christmas Mistletoe Margarita is a delightful, non-alcoholic cocktail that combines tart cranberry juice, fresh lime, and orange juice with a hint of honey or agave syrup for sweetness. Topped with lemon-lime soda for a sparkling finish and garnished with lime slices and fresh cranberries, this vibrant drink perfectly captures the holiday spirit in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Juices
- 1 cup cranberry juice (100% juice or cocktail-style)
- ½ cup fresh lime juice
- ½ cup orange juice
Sweetener (Optional)
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
Additional Ingredients
- 1 cup lemon-lime soda or sparkling water
- Ice cubes
Garnishes and Rim
- Lime slices, for garnish
- Fresh cranberries, for garnish
- Coarse sugar or salt, for rimming the glass (optional)
Instructions
- Rim your glass (optional): Rub a lime wedge around the rim of each glass and dip into coarse sugar or salt to add a festive and decorative touch.
- Mix the juices: In a cocktail shaker or a large jar, combine cranberry juice, fresh lime juice, orange juice, and honey or agave syrup if using. Shake well or stir until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
- Add ice and sparkle: Fill the prepared glasses with ice cubes and pour the juice mixture to about three-quarters full. Then, top each glass off with lemon-lime soda or sparkling water to add a refreshing fizz.
- Garnish and serve: Place lime slices and fresh cranberries on top of each drink for a visually appealing and festive garnish. Serve immediately to enjoy the best fizz and freshness.
Notes
- For a boozy version, you can add a shot of tequila to make it a traditional margarita cocktail.
- If you prefer less sweetness, omit the honey or agave syrup.
- Use 100% cranberry juice for a more tart flavor or cocktail-style juice for a sweeter profile.
- Rimming the glass with sugar or salt is optional but adds a nice extra festive touch.
- Serve immediately to maintain the sparkle and freshness of the soda.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Christmas cocktail, Holiday drink, Non-alcoholic margarita, Festive beverage, Cranberry lime drink, Sparkling margarita
