"There's nothing like a signature drink to get people in the holiday mood As a cocktail expert, I've made dozens of Christmas cocktails, but lately I've been leaning into non alcoholic drinks. So for this year's holidays I've created my new favorite zero proof holiday drink: the Christmas Mocktail! The sparkling spiced brown sugar rim adds just the right sparkle to the combination of tart fruity juice with zingy ginger beer, similar to the cranberry mocktail and pomegranate mocktail I made earlier this season. It comes together in just 5 minutes and is simple to batch up for all your holiday parties!"
"Cranberry Juice: Use 100% cranberry juice for the best flavor; cranberry juice cocktail has added sugar and the color isn't as brilliant. Ginger Beer: Ginger beer has a strong, spicy ginger flavor and is great for mocktails. (Avoid ginger ale, it's not as flavorful.) I recommend brands like Fever-Tree or Q Ginger Beer. Fresh Lime Juice: For best flavor always use fresh lime juice in cocktails and mocktails, not bottled. Apple Cider Vinegar: Any apple cider vinegar works here (I use the unfiltered kind). Avoid substituting other types like white vinegar or wine vinegar because the flavor is too harsh. For the rim: A mixture of brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and salt makes a delicious warm-spiced glass rim."
The Christmas mocktail combines 100% cranberry juice, ginger beer, fresh lime juice, and a hint of apple cider vinegar for a bright, tangy flavor. A spiced brown sugar rim made from brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and salt adds warmth and sparkle. Ginger beer is recommended over ginger ale for its stronger, spicier profile; suggested brands include Fever-Tree or Q Ginger Beer. Fresh lime juice and unfiltered apple cider vinegar yield the best taste, while white or wine vinegar are too harsh. The drink is nonalcoholic, ready in about five minutes, and easy to batch for parties.
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