Citrus, cranberry, and jalapeño combine for a festive, alcohol-free Thanksgiving drink everyone can enjoy.
# Components:
→ Spicy Syrup
01 - 1/2 cup water
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
→ Mocktail Base
04 - 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 4 limes)
05 - 1/2 cup cranberry juice, unsweetened or reduced sugar
06 - 1/4 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
07 - 1/2 cup spicy syrup (prepared and cooled)
08 - 1 cup sparkling water or club soda
09 - Ice cubes
→ Garnish
10 - Lime wedges
11 - Fresh cranberries
12 - Jalapeño slices (optional)
13 - Kosher salt or chili-lime salt, for rimming glasses
# Directions:
01 - Combine water, granulated sugar, and sliced jalapeño in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat, let jalapeño steep for 10 minutes, then strain and cool the syrup completely.
02 - Lightly moisten the rim of each glass using a lime wedge and dip rims into either kosher salt or chili-lime salt. Set glasses aside.
03 - In a pitcher, thoroughly combine lime juice, cranberry juice, orange juice, and cooled spicy syrup.
04 - Fill each prepared glass with ice cubes, leaving room for liquid.
05 - Pour mocktail mixture over ice, filling each glass approximately two-thirds full, then add sparkling water or club soda to top off each glass. Stir gently.
06 - Garnish drinks with lime wedges, a few fresh cranberries, and a jalapeño slice if desired. Serve immediately.
