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Cranberry Spritzer Mocktail

Cranberry Spritz Mocktail

A non-alcoholic spritz made with cranberry juice, Wilderton Bittersweet Aperitivo, and club soda. Topped with stunning sugared cranberries and rosemary for a drink that's as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfect for holiday celebrations, special occasions, or anytime you want something elegant without alcohol.
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Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 Drink
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Ice cubes to fill glass
  • 1½ oz cranberry juice cocktail 3 tablespoons or 45ml
  • 1½ oz Wilderton Bittersweet Aperitivo 3 tablespoons or 45ml
  • 3 oz club soda 6 tablespoons or 90ml, well chilled
  • Sugared cranberries optional, 3-5 fresh cranberries coated in simple syrup and sugar
  • Sugared rosemary sprig optional, fresh rosemary brushed with simple syrup and dusted with sugar

Method
 

  1. Ensure all liquid ingredients are well chilled before beginning. This makes a significant difference in the final quality.
  2. Fill a large wine glass or balloon glass (12-14 oz capacity) with ice cubes, about ¾ full. Use large ice cubes if available for slower dilution.
  3. Pour 1½ oz (3 tablespoons/45ml) of cranberry juice cocktail over the ice.
  4. Add 1½ oz (3 tablespoons/45ml) of Wilderton Bittersweet Aperitivo over the cranberry juice.
  5. Gently pour 3 oz (6 tablespoons/90ml) of chilled club soda over the other ingredients. Pour slowly to preserve carbonation.
  6. Stir gently with a bar spoon 3-4 times to integrate ingredients without losing too many bubbles. Some beautiful color gradation should still be visible.
  7. If using sugared cranberries, thread 3-5 onto a gold cocktail pick and rest across the rim of the glass or place in the drink.
  8. Add a sugared rosemary sprig by tucking it into the ice or resting it against the rim of the glass. The garnish should look abundant and festive.
  9. Serve immediately while cold and effervescent.