The festive season is quickly creeping up on us, and that means Christmas is on its way! So if you're looking for something delicious to drink or are celebrating a special occasion, look no further than these cranberry juice cocktails. There are endless possibilities when it comes to cranberry cocktail recipes, so we've put together a list of our five Frobishers favourites. Whether you're searching for an impressive beverage to serve to guests at a dinner party, a refreshing midweek mocktail, or a delectable weekend tipple, we've got you covered.
Cranberry Juice is delicious on its own, but also a great mixer for cocktails and mocktails as it has a light, fruity and refreshing taste. The cranberries used in our juice are harvested just as the white berries blush a deep, luxurious red signalling tip-top ripeness. So if you’re looking for for the ultimate tart and tangy flavoured juice, with just a hint of sweetness - our Cranberry Juice is the perfect choice.
What spirit should I drink Cranberry Juice with?
Typically Cranberry Juice is paired with vodka (like in the infamous Cosmopolitan) or gin. However, its well-rounded flavour makes it very versatile. As such, it can be mixed with almost any spirit. Give the cocktail and mocktail recipes below a go, or get creative and make your own - it’s up to you!
1. Cranberry & Pomegranate Sparkling Punch
This fruity and flavourful punch is a more-ish mocktail, great for any occasion. If you’d like to make it a cocktail, simply substitute the sparkling water for your favourite prosecco.
You Will Need:
- 500ml Frobishers Cranberry Juice
- 500ml Pomegranate Juice
- 2 tbsp Grenadine (optional)
- 500ml Sparkling Water (or Prosecco)
- Optional: Garnish - a handful of fresh pomegranate seeds and mint leaves, to serve
Method:
- Stir together a handful of ice, the cranberry juice, pomegranate juice and grenadine (if using) in a punch bowl or large jug.
- Pour in the sparkling water (or prosecco) and stir to combine.
- Garnish with fresh cranberries, pomegranate seeds and a handful of mint leaves
- Serve in Prosecco glasses/ flutes
2. Cranberry Gin Fizz
A fabulously fizzy concoction made by mixing the finest flavours of gin, Frobishers Cranberry Juice and your favourite sparkling wine.
You Will Need:
- 50ml gin
- 100ml Frobishers Cranberry Juice
- 50ml Sparkling Wine (we recommend Lyme Bay Winery’s English Brut Reserve)
- Optional: For garnish - Cucumber Slices, Mint Sprig & Cranberries
Method:
- Fill a highball glass with ice
- Pour in the gin, cranberry juice and sparkling wine.
- Lightly stir to combine
- Garnish with cucumber slices, mint sprig and cranberries
3. Cranberry Margarita
A festive twist on the classic Margarita. This cranberry margarita cocktail will have you coming back for more!
Ingredients:
- 50ml Tequila
- 60ml Frobishers Cranberry Juice
- 30ml Lime juice
- 20ml Triple Sec or other orange liqueur
- (Optional) Salt for rimming the glass
Method:
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice
- Pour in the tequila, cranberry juice, lime juice and Triple Sec.
- Shake well and strain into a chilled margarita glass that has been rimmed with salt
- (if desired). Garnish with a lime wedge if desired. Enjoy!
4. Cranberry Sparkler
This light and fizzy cranberry juice mocktail can be adapted to whichever Frobishers sparkler is your favourite. Or substitute the sparkler for champagne or sparkling wine for a fancy cocktail.
Ingredients:
- Frobishers Cranberry Juice
- Frobishers Elderflower Spectacular Sparkler
Method:
- Fill a glass with ice
- Pour enough Cranberry Juice to fill half of the glass
- Top with Frobishers Elderflower Sparkler
5. Cranberry Madras Cocktail
This simple, fruity and refreshing cocktail is made by mixing vodka, with cranberry juice and orange juice. You can adapt the alcohol-to-juice ratios to your taste, making it a great cocktail for brunch, daytime or evening drinking. Or, make it a mocktail and remove the vodka completely!
You Will Need:
- 50ml Vodka
- 150ml Frobishers Cranberry Juice
- 50ml Frobishers Orange Juice
- Lime wedge, for garnish
Method:
- Fill a highball glass with ice
- Pour in the vodka, cranberry juice and orange juice.
- Stir to combine.
- Garnish with a lime wedge.
We hope you enjoy these delicious cranberry cocktail and mocktail recipes. Tag us in your creations over on Instagram @frobishersjuices or hashtag #frobishers for a chance to be featured on our channel. If you’re looking for more cocktail inspiration, why not check out our 5 favourite sparkling wine cocktail recipes? These fancy cocktails are perfect for the festive season.
Feeling in the Christmas spirit? Don’t forget to stock up on soft drinks for everyone to drink on the special day. You can build a custom box online, choose everyone's favourite flavours, and pick a delivery day that suits you, ideal for ensuring it arrives in time for Christmas.