Festive Cranberry Mocktail Spritz

This cheerful drink is the perfect way to feel festive without feeling heavy - a little sparkle, a little sweetness, and a lot of wellness!

Rachel Lanzas

By Rachel Lanzas - Stroll Rivertown Resident & Contributor

Ingredients:
  • ½ cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 Tbsp honey or agave syrup
  • Juice of ½ orange
  • 3 oz unsweetened cranberry juice
  • 3 oz sparkling water (or plain seltzer)
  • Sprig of rosemary (for garnish)
  • Ice
Directions:
  1. In a small bowl, muddle the cranberries with honey and orange juice to release the flavor.
  2. Add cranberry juice and stir well.
  3. Strain mixture into a glass filled with ice.
  4. Top with sparkling water, garnish with rosemary and a few whole cranberries.
  5. Give it a gentle stir and toast to the season!
Hint: Add a splash of prosecco for a light cocktail version.

As we move through this beautiful, busy month, remember that true health is about more than what you eat or how much you move - it’s about how you feel. Choose joy, give yourself grace, and soak in every little moment. The holidays will come and go, but your well-being is the best gift you can carry into the new year.