Christmas

Canada Dry's Recipe for "Disaster" Mocktail

December  8, 2023
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Photo by Emily Smith
  • Prep time 10 minutes
  • Serves 1
Author Notes

This drink offers a blend of festive flavors, creating the perfect holiday sip. Its inviting aroma carries refreshing hints of citrus intertwined with the warm, spicy notes of orange tea Beginning with cranberry juice, it delivers a tantalizing combination of tartness and slight sweetness, enhancing both its colorful appearance and flavor complexity. The spiced orange tea introduces a cozy, warming quality with delightful accents of cinnamon, clove, and orange zest. To balance the drink, the lemon juice imparts a bright and zesty profile. Meanwhile, the honey syrup contributes a soothing sweetness that complements the cranberry's tartness. Finally, Canada Dry Ginger Ale adds effervescence and a gentle ginger kick, elevating the overall experience with a pleasant, bubbly finish. —Emily Smith

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Ingredients
  • 2 ounces spiced orange tea or any spiced tea you have in your pantry
  • .5 ounces 100% cranberry juice
  • .5 ounces lemon juice
  • .5 ounces honey syrup (to taste) (maple/agave syrup alternatively)
  • 4 ounces Canada Dry Ginger Ale
Directions
  1. Add all the ingredients, except Canada Dry, to a cocktail shaker with ice
  2. Shake to chill and combine the ingredients
  3. Strain over fresh ice
  4. Top with Canada Dry Ginger Ale
  5. Garnish with cranberries, an orange slice and a cinnamon stick
  6. *Simply add 1.5oz of Gin to enjoy as a cocktail!

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