The weekend is upon us which means many of us are facing social gatherings and hosting. If you’re like me you’re always on the hunt for a mocktail which is a sure-fire crowd pleaser.
That’s no spelling error there friends, serving creative mocktails are a must for any would-be hostess with the mostess!
In these days when we’re all mindful of health and the effects of alcohol it’s a host’s duty to provide options which extend farther than a coffee, water or pop.
Your guests will remember you, there’s nothing worse that attending an event as a non-drinker and finding yourself leaning past kids to snatch the last plastic cup of juice because of a lack of choice.
Cran-Raspberry Mock-Tini Mocktail
This beautiful drink will certainly be a crowd pleaser, it’s a simple mix when combined with a snazzy glass makes us all want to take a sip. You may recognize this beautiful drink, it was the cover shot for my book Mocktails & More.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon crushed raspberries
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup all natural cranberry juice
- Splash of raspberry flavoured sparkling water
- Garnish with cranberries on thin stir stick
- Lemon wedge
- Crushed candy or sugar
Preparation:
- Place crushed raspberries, lime juice and ice into shaker and shake until chilled.
- Add cranberry juice and sparkling water, mix well.
- Slice into the lemon wedge; run the cut lemon around the edges of martini glass and dredge the wet rim through crushed candy or sugar.
- Place cranberries into martini glass and pour mixture through strainer. Garnish as desired.

- 1 tablespoon crushed raspberries
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ½ cup all natural cranberry juice
- Splash of raspberry flavoured sparkling water
- Garnish with cranberries on thin stir stick
- Lemon wedge
- Crushed candy or sugar
- Place crushed raspberries, lime juice and ice into shaker and shake until chilled.
- Add cranberry juice and sparkling water, mix well.
- Slice into the lemon wedge; run the cut lemon around the edges of martini glass and dredge the wet rim through crushed candy or sugar.
- Place cranberries into martini glass and pour mixture through strainer. Garnish as desired.
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I love berries…love them fresh in season and always well stocked in freezer in winter. Can’t wait to try recipe…I have all the ingredients in the flat too! Julie, you are an inspiration…well done :)
oh I hope you enjoy it Teresa, let me know how it goes!!
Just “pinned” it for future use! Always looking for great non-alcoholic drinks! Thanks!