Cranberry Juice Cocktail Lime (Printable View)

Tart-sweet cranberry and lime blend makes a refreshing, vibrant drink for any occasion.

# Ingredient List:

→ Juices

01 - 1 1/2 cups cranberry juice (100% juice or cranberry juice cocktail)
02 - 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 2 limes)

→ Sweetener (optional)

03 - 1–2 tablespoons simple syrup or agave syrup, to taste

→ Garnish

04 - Lime slices or wedges
05 - Fresh cranberries (optional)
06 - Ice cubes

# How to Prepare:

01 - Fill two tall glasses with ice cubes.
02 - In a pitcher or mixing glass, combine the cranberry juice and freshly squeezed lime juice. Add simple syrup or agave syrup if desired, then stir well to blend.
03 - Distribute the juice mixture evenly into the prepared glasses.
04 - Garnish each glass with a lime wedge and a few fresh cranberries if available. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Ready in five minutes flat, making it the drink you reach for when you want something more interesting than water but have no time to fuss.
  • The tartness wakes up your palate in a way that feels both sophisticated and honest, with no pretense.
  • It works equally well as a mocktail for an afternoon or as the base for something stronger when evening rolls around.
02 -
  • Freshly squeezed lime juice is the non-negotiable part of this recipe—it's where the personality lives, and bottled lime juice will make you wonder why the drink tastes one-dimensional.
  • The tartness-to-sweetness ratio is deeply personal; start with no sweetener and taste first, because adding more is easier than trying to take it back.
03 -
  • If you're making this for a group, combine the juices in a pitcher in advance, then divide it over fresh ice in individual glasses just before serving—it stays cold and tastes consistent every time.
  • Keep a bottle of sparkling water nearby; letting people add their own fizz turns this into something interactive and fun, and everyone feels like they customized their drink perfectly.

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