Make mocktail magic this festive season
The festive season signals the beginning of parties and far too often overindulgence.
Whilst a fun time of the year, it can be easy to overdo it and start the New Year feeling
exhausted and unhealthy. One way to combat this is to reduce alcohol consumption and
enjoy a tasty mocktail every now and then, whilst still staying social.
Reward your body with the collection of delicious cranberry inspired beverages below -
they are perfect to serve at any festive social gathering, and have so much flavour you
won’t even notice the missing alcohol!
Cranberries are jam packed with antioxidants so they are a great, healthy option to
indulge in over the festive season.
cranberries’ health benefits.
Cranberry Cinnamon & Ginger Spritz
600ml
cranberry juice
200ml
apple juice
1
cinnamon quill
6 tbsp raspberry puree (made by pureeing fresh raspberries and
strainingthe pulp)
50ml
crème de cassis
1
large lemon
Chilled ginger ale
Pour the cranberry juice into a shallow tray and place in the freezer until ice
crystals form around the edge. Use a fork to mix the crystals back into the
middle. Place back in freezer and repeat.
Bring the apple juice and cinnamon quill to a boil. Take off heat and cool.
Reserve the cinnamon quill.
Transfer the apple juice, crème de cassis, raspberry puree and cranberry ice
to a processor and process till a slushy texture is achieved.
Spoon into martini glass with a cinnamon quill as a swivel. Use a vegetable peeler to pare a strip
of lemon rind and use as a scoop. Garnish with a sprig of mint.
Paradise Punch
Ingredients:
4 30ml shots
cranberry juice
2 30ml shots
orange juice
2 30ml shots
apple and guava juice
ice
Blend all ingredients together, shake and serve.
Cranberry Tonic
For further information please contact:
Chloé Davis
Cranberry Media Bureau
02 9286 1263
cranberriesaus@hillandknowlton.com.au
Health Benefits of Cranberries
*Note to the editors: All cranberry products listed above can be found in all major supermarkets
around Australia.
For further information, images or requests please contact:
Chloe Davis
USA Cranberries Down Under
02 9286 1263
cranberriesaus@hillandknowlton.com.au
Health Benefits of Cranberries
Cranberries contain bacteria-blocking compounds that are believed to be helpful in preventing
urinary tract infections, and recent research suggests this same function may be useful in
blocking the bacteria responsible for stomach ulcers and certain oral bacteria that can lead to
gum disease.
Glass: Long Drink Glass
30ml
lime cordial
30ml
orange juice
40ml
gin
80ml
cranberry juice
cold tonic water
Shake ingredients, without tonic water, with ice
cubes and pour into a long drink glass with ice
cubes. Add a slice of lime into the drink and top
it up with tonic water.
*USA Cranberries Down Under is sponsored by the U.S. Cranberry Industry – growers of 80% of
the world’s best loved fruit.
NEWS 
