This Cranberry Lemon Blackberry Mocktail recipe is what affordable entertaining is all about. Make a big batch of this summer drink with cranberry juice, citrus, and fresh berries. Serve it as is by the glassful or add a splash of vodka to the glass for the perfect summer cocktail.
Hello everyone! I’m Sara Maniez from Life’s Little Sweets! I am happy to share this Cranberry Lemon Blackberry Mocktail recipe with you today. It has lemon, lime, and blackberries which gives a nod to the upcoming spring and summer weather and flavors. But the star of the show in this colorful concoction is cranberry juice which is always available and a nice fall and winter staple. This is definitely a drink that you can enjoy all year round!
Turn your mocktail into a summer cocktail!
This Cranberry Lemon Blackberry Mocktail is inspired by the classic vodka cranberry cocktail and includes an option with a splash of vodka for readers 21+ (remember, always drink responsibly!). If you are making the cocktail option, you will find that the vodka adds a nice sharpness to the drink and brings out the flavors of the citrus and berries very well.
You can add a decorative skewer of fresh fruit to add some flair and act as a nice stir stick for the drink. I recommend using an 8″ wooden skewer which you can find at your local grocery or crafts store.
Seasonal berries compliment the cranberry juice!
Get creative and add your favorite berries, depending on what is in season. I added some optional raspberries as shown in the pictures. Blueberries would also be a nice summer ingredient option.
This drink is perfect for affordable entertaining!
This Cranberry Lemon Blackberry Mocktail is perfect for entertaining because of its visual presentation. Have a dinner party or social gathering coming up? This sweet and tart drink recipe has flavors that are sure to please.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces) cranberry juice (clip this coupon to save $1.00)
- 1/4 cup (2 ounces) fresh-squeezed orange or tangerine juice
- 1/4 cup (2 ounces) or more, sparkling water
- fresh-squeezed lemon juice (1/2 lemon)
- 1 (6 ounces) package blackberries
- lemon slices (1/2-1 lemon)
- lime slices (1 lime)
- A splash or 1 shot of vodka
- 8-inch wooden skewers to decorate
- Raspberries or other favorite berries to garnish, optional
Instructions
- Pour cranberry juice, orange or tangerine juice, and lemon juice into a glass. Add desired amount of lemon and lime slices. Add blackberries and optional raspberries to garnish. Add 1/4 cup (or more) sparkling water.
- Decorative Skewer: Using an 8-inch wooden skewer, add blackberries and small lemon slices to the skewer. Add to your Cranberry Lemon Blackberry Mocktail to use as decoration and a festive stir.
- Cocktail Option (msg 21+): Add just a splash or a shot of your favorite vodka to your drink and stir. Enjoy!
Notes
Home Chef Tip: You can slice your lemon and lime wedges and wash your berries ahead of time to make the assembly of this Cranberry Lemon Blackberry Mocktail even faster. For the cocktail option: Use a non-flavored, mid-shelf quality (or top shelf) variety of vodka.
We hope you love this Cranberry Lemon Blackberry Mocktail {or Cocktail} recipe from SoFabFood Home Chef, Sara from Life’s Little Sweets. Before heading out to the store for the ingredients for this summer drink, be sure to clip the cranberry juice coupon for $1.00 off!
Disclosure: The cocktail option within this recipe is intended for our readers 21+ only. Please drink responsibly!
Comments