Juniper and Cranberry Mocktail

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This vibrant Juniper and Cranberry Mocktail recipe, blends the tartness of cranberries, the piney essence of juniper berry syrup, and sparkling effervescence. Perfect for the holiday season, enjoy it as a refreshing, non-alcoholic drink, or customize it with your favorite spirit for a festive cocktail twist

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Drinks, Mocktail

Cuisine: Eastern European, European, Polish

Keyword: Juniper cranberry mocktail

Servings:

Calories: 167kcal

Ingredients

Juniper Berry Simple Syrup

1 cup Water
1 Rosemary Spring
1/2 cup Monk fruit with erythirol or 1 cup of sugar
1 tbsp Juniper berries lightly crushed

Mocktail

1 cup Cranberries muddled
2 cans Tonic water the one without sugar or low sugar
2 Oranges freshly juiced
2 Limes freshly squeezed
1/2 tsp Fermented lemon paste or 1 tbsp lemon juice
6 drops Walnut bitters
6 drops Aromatic bitters
Sparking water if needed
Rosemary spring and cranberries for garnish
Ice

Instructions

Juniper Berry Simple Syrup

Combine Ingredients: In a small saucepan, combine water, sugar, and crushed juniper berries.
Simmer: Cook it over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the sugar fully dissolves. Once dissolved, lower the heat and allow the syrup to simmer gently for 10 minutes.
Infuse: Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the juniper berries steep in the syrup as it cools. This ensures the syrup captures their aromatic, piney flavor. Steep for a more pronounced taste for at least 20–30 minutes or longer.
Strain and Store: Strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve to remove the berries. Pour the syrup into a clean glass jar or bottle and seal tightly.
Storage: Store the syrup in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to two weeks.

Mocktail

Prepare the Glass:
Fill your glass with ice cubes. Add a few fresh cranberries for a festive touch.
Mix the Base:
Muddle the cranberries. Add 3 tablespoons of juniper berry simple syrup, 3 tablespoons of lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon of fermented lemon paste (or 1 tablespoon of lemon juice), and 6 drops each of walnut and aromatic bitters. Shake gently to mix.
Add Effervescence:
Pour the mixture into your prepared glass. Top with no-sugar tonic or sparkling water (about 4-6 ounces). Stir gently to combine.
Garnish:
Add a sprig of rosemary or some cranberries.

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