Spicy Cranberry Mock-Rita
A tart and refreshing twist on the classic margarita using non-alcoholic tequila.
Recipe - Downers Grove, IL
Spicy Cranberry Mock-Rita
Prep Time20 Minutes
Servings8
Cook Time8 Minutes
Calories140
Ingredients
1 cup Fresh Thyme organic cane sugar
3 cups water, divided
1 (8 oz.) pkg. frozen organic cranberries
2 cups Fresh Thyme 100% cranberry juice
1Ā½ cups Ritual Zero Proof Tequila alternative
1 cup organic pure lime juice
Redmond ancient kosher sea salt, for garnish
Lime wedge, for garnish
1 jalapeƱo, frozen, for garnish
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup water. Simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Add cranberries; bring mixture back to a simmer. Reduce heat; gently simmer for 5 to 6 minutes or until cranberries just begin to burst. Remove from heat; cool completely.
- Strain syrup into a large pitcher. Add about half of the cranberries to the pitcher; skewer remaining cranberries for garnish.
- Add cranberry juice, remaining 2 cups water, tequila alternative and lime juice; stir.
- Combine salt and lime zest in a shallow bowl. Dampen the rim of serving glasses with lime wedge. Dip each rim in lime zest mixture.
- Fill glasses halfway with ice. Top with mocktail. Garnish with skewered cranberries. If desired, grate frozen jalapeño over each drink.
Nutritional Information
Each serving contains: 140 calories, 0 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 20 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber, 33 g sugar, 0 g protein. Daily values: 0% vitamin D, 0% calcium, 0% iron, 2% potassium.
20 minutes
Prep Time
8 minutes
Cook Time
8
Servings
140
Calories
Shop Ingredients
Makes 8 servings
Fresh Thyme Organic Unrefined Cane Sugar - 32 Ounce
$5.49$0.17/oz
Fresh Thyme High Alkaline Water - 3 Litre
$3.29$1.10/l
Sno Pac Organic Whole Cranberries - 8 Ounce
$4.79$0.60/oz
Fresh Thyme 100% Cranberry Juice - 32 Fluid ounce
$5.99$0.19/fl oz
Not Available
Lakewood Organic Pure Lime Juice - 12.5 Fluid ounce
Sale
$3.99 was $4.99$0.32/fl oz
Redmond Ancient Kosher Sea Salt - 16 Ounce
$9.99$0.62/oz
Limes - 1 Each
$0.50
Jalapeno Chile Peppers - 0.25 Pound
$0.62 avg/ea$2.49/lb
Nutritional Information
Each serving contains: 140 calories, 0 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 20 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber, 33 g sugar, 0 g protein. Daily values: 0% vitamin D, 0% calcium, 0% iron, 2% potassium.
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup water. Simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Add cranberries; bring mixture back to a simmer. Reduce heat; gently simmer for 5 to 6 minutes or until cranberries just begin to burst. Remove from heat; cool completely.
- Strain syrup into a large pitcher. Add about half of the cranberries to the pitcher; skewer remaining cranberries for garnish.
- Add cranberry juice, remaining 2 cups water, tequila alternative and lime juice; stir.
- Combine salt and lime zest in a shallow bowl. Dampen the rim of serving glasses with lime wedge. Dip each rim in lime zest mixture.
- Fill glasses halfway with ice. Top with mocktail. Garnish with skewered cranberries. If desired, grate frozen jalapeño over each drink.