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Festive holiday fruit mocktail in a clear glass pitcher and glasses, vibrant red and orange tones, visible floating cranberries, citrus slices, and pomegranate seeds, sparkling bubbles, light condensation on glass, cozy holiday kitchen setting, soft natural light, subtle winter cloth in background, no utensils, home-style and slightly imperfect, realistic, not overly styled, refreshing and inviting, shallow depth of field, Pinterest-friendly composition,

The Best Festive Holiday Fruit Mocktail (Non-Alcoholic, Family-Friendly & Party-Ready)

This festive holiday fruit mocktail is a non-alcoholic drink that looks beautiful, tastes refreshing, and works for all ages. Made with cranberry juice, citrus, fresh fruit, and sparkling water, it’s lightly sweet, bright, and perfect for holiday gatherings. Serve it in a pitcher for parties or prepare individual glasses for a cozy night in. It’s quick to make, easy to customize, and guaranteed to make everyone feel included in the celebration.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Drinks, Mocktails
Cuisine: Holiday, International
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Cranberry juice unsweetened or lightly sweetened
  • 1 cup Orange juice fresh or store-bought
  • ½ cup Pomegranate juice
  • 2 cups Sparkling water or club soda chilled
  • 1 Orange sliced
  • 1 Lemon sliced
  • ½ cup Fresh cranberries
  • ¼ cup Pomegranate seeds
  • 1-2 tbsp Honey or maple syrup optional, to taste
  • Ice as needed
  • Fresh rosemary sprigs optional garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Pitcher
  • 1 Measuring cup
  • 1 Citrus juicer
  • 1 knife
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 Stirring spoon
  • 6 Glasses

Method
 

  1. In a large pitcher, add cranberry juice, orange juice, and pomegranate juice.
  2. Taste and add honey or maple syrup if you prefer a sweeter mocktail.
  3. Stir well to combine.
  4. Add fresh orange slices, lemon slices, cranberries, and pomegranate seeds.
  5. Chill for 30 minutes if time allows to let the flavors meld.
  6. Just before serving, add sparkling water and gently stir.
  7. Serve over ice and garnish with rosemary sprigs for a festive touch.

Notes

  • Make it sweeter: Add more honey or maple syrup.
  • Make it lighter: Use more sparkling water and less juice.
  • Make it kid-friendly: Skip the rosemary garnish and add extra fruit.
  • Make ahead tip: Mix everything except sparkling water up to 24 hours ahead.
  • Dietary & Ingredient Swaps
    • Swap cranberry juice for cherry juice
    • Use blood orange juice for a deeper color
    • Add frozen berries instead of ice for less dilution
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