The holidays are the perfect excuse to sip something sparkling and festive — and this season, Hallmark favourite Andrew Walker is bringing cranberry cheer to Canadian homes with his three-ingredient seasonal mocktails that are bright, tart, and instantly festive.
Having spent years running his own juice bar, Andrew knows flavours, so he chose variations of cranberry for his four drinks – that taste just like the holidays in a glass.
His go-to ingredient is sparkling cranberry juices by Ocean Spray, choosing playful flavours like cranberry-mango, cranberry -peach, and cranberry-pomegranate. These fizzy drinks bring holiday magic to your glass. Add a slice of citrus, a cinnamon stick, or a sprig of rosemary, and suddenly your mocktail feels elevated — ready for entertaining, or simply indulging in a little “me-time” between wrapping and holiday prep.
You can also turn these versatile cranberry mocktails into a spirited cocktail if the mood strikes. The goal is simple: make your holiday drinks as bright and sparkling as the season itself.
Cheers to a touch of sparkle in every holiday moment.
1. Cranberry Gingerbread Fizz
Ingredients:
- 4 oz of Ocean Spray Sparkling Cranberry Juice
- 1 oz gingerbread syrup
- ½ oz fresh squeezed lime juice
- Garnish: Sugared cranberries and mini gingerbread cookie, cinnamon sugar (glass rimmer)
- Make it a cocktail: 1 ½ oz of Vodka or tequila
2. Cran-Pomegranate Holiday Spritz
Ingredients:
- 4 oz Ocean Spray Sparkling Cranberry-Pomegranate Juice
- 2 oz apple cider
- ½ oz lemon juice
- Garnish: apple slice and cinnamon stick
- Make it a cocktail: Add 1.5 oz of Canadian whisky
3. Frosted Peach Cranberry
Ingredients:
- 4 oz Ocean Spray Sparkling White Cranberry Peach Juice
- 1 oz Cran-Grape Juice
- ½ oz fresh lime juice
- Garnish: lime wheel and sugared cranberries
- Make it a cocktail: 1.5 oz of vodka
4. Cranberry Mango Sparkle
Ingredients:
- 4 oz Ocean Spray Sparkling Cranberry Mango Juice
- 2 oz freshly squeezed orange juice
- ½ oz lemon juice
- Garnish: Orange peel ice cubes with cranberries and rosemary
- Make it a cocktail: Top with Prosecco or 1 oz Vodka and ½ oz Triple Sec
