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Kissing Santa Claus Mocktail

Kissing Santa Claus Mocktail

A festive non-alcoholic drink layered with cranberry juice, grenadine, lime juice, and ginger ale for a bubbly holiday treat.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup ginger ale
  • 0.5 cup cranberry juice cocktail
  • 1 tbsp grenadine syrup
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 cup ice cubes
Garnish
  • 1 handful fresh cranberries
  • 1 sprig rosemary

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Chill a highball glass in the freezer for at least 5 minutes.
  2. Fill the glass halfway with ice cubes, listening for them to crackle as they settle.
  3. Pour in ½ cup cranberry juice cocktail and let it settle.
  4. Add 1 tablespoon grenadine syrup, allowing it to sink to the bottom.
  5. Drizzle in 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice.
  6. Top up with 1 cup ginger ale, watching it bubble softly around the edges.
  7. Stir gently just once to create a sunset gradient.
  8. Garnish with fresh cranberries and a sprig of rosemary. Serve immediately.

Notes

I found that chilling the glass beforehand for at least 5 minutes helps the ginger ale fizz last longer.
During testing, I compared sweet and spicy ginger ale brands—spicier versions gave a more balanced bite against the tart cranberry.
For storage, mix juices and syrups up to 24 hours ahead but add ginger ale just before serving; assembled mocktails can lose carbonation if held too long.