Ingredients
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3 oz cranberry juice (100% juice recommended, for natural tartness)
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4 oz ginger beer (boldly flavored and mildly sweet)
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½ oz fresh lime juice (about ½ a lime)
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2–3 fresh mint leaves (optional, for extra freshness)
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A few frozen cranberries (for garnish and to keep it cold)
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Sparkling water (optional, a splash for lighter sweetness)
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Ice cubes (enough to fill your glass)
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Garnish: lime slices, sugared cranberries, mint sprig (optional)
Instructions
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Fill your copper mug or glass with ice cubes.
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Add cranberry juice and fresh lime juice.
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Stir gently to mix the juices together.
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Slowly pour in the ginger beer to keep the bubbles intact.
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Stir lightly, just enough to blend.
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Add mint leaves and frozen cranberries on top for decoration.
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Garnish with lime slices, sugared cranberries, or a mint sprig as desired.
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Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
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For best fizz, chill all ingredients before making.
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Ginger beer adds essential spice and bubbles—don’t substitute with ginger ale unless you want a milder drink.
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To make a pitcher for a crowd, mix cranberry juice and lime juice ahead, then top with ginger beer and sparkling water just before serving.
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Leftover cranberry-lime mix can be frozen into ice pops.
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Experiment with seasonal twists: pineapple in summer, cinnamon in fall, or a sprig of rosemary in winter.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks / Mocktails
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: ~85 per serving
- Fat: ~85 per serving
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Protein: 0g
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