🧃 Mocktail Version (No Alcohol)
Ingredients
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4 oz (120 ml) cranberry juice
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2 oz (60 ml) pomegranate juice (or more cranberry juice)
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2 oz (60 ml) grenadine (or strawberry syrup)
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1 oz (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
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2–3 cups ice
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Optional: 2–4 oz lemon-lime soda (for a lighter, fizzier finish)
Rim + Toppings: same as cocktail version
Instructions
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Rim glasses if desired.
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Blend cranberry juice, pomegranate juice, grenadine, lemon juice, and ice until slushy.
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Pour into glasses. Top with lemon-lime soda if using.
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Finish with whipped cream and a red gumdrop or cherry “nose.”
🎄 Flavor Notes (So It Tastes Amazing)
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If using sweet cranberry cocktail, reduce grenadine to 1–1½ oz total.
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If using 100% cranberry juice, the full grenadine amount balances the tartness perfectly.
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Want extra winter vibes? Add a tiny pinch of cinnamon or a drop of vanilla before blending.
🎉 Party Tips
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Serve in clear glasses to show off the bright red color.
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Great for holiday parties, kids’ tables (mocktail), Christmas Eve, or themed drink bars.
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Make a big batch by tripling ingredients and blending in rounds.
❄️ Make-Ahead Tip
Blend everything except ice and refrigerate. When ready to serve, blend with ice for fresh slushy texture.
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