Nordic Winter Solstice Mocktail

Allergens

N/A (Paleo-friendly)

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh cranberries
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 inch piece of ginger, peeled and minced
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 cup sparkling water
• Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, combine cranberries, water, honey, and minced ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until the cranberries have burst and the mixture has thickened, about 8 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
2. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
3. In a pitcher, combine the strained cranberry syrup with lemon juice and sparkling water. Stir well to combine.
4. To serve, pour the mocktail into glasses filled with ice and garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs.

Chef’s Insight

The flavors and colors of this mocktail are inspired by the beauty of the Nordic winter solstice, with the cranberries representing the winter sun and the sparkling water symbolizing the frosty air.

Notes

This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd.