Spicy Cranberry Mock-RitaSpicy Cranberry Mock-Rita
Spicy Cranberry Mock-Rita
Spicy Cranberry Mock-Rita
A tart and refreshing twist on the classic margarita using non-alcoholic tequila.
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Recipe - Indianapolis, IN - Broad Ripple
Spicy Cranberry Mock-Rita
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
1½ cups Ritual Zero Proof Tequila alternative
1 cup organic pure lime juice
Redmond ancient kosher sea salt, for garnish
Lime wedge, for garnish
1 jalapeño, frozen, for garnish
Directions
  1. 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. 
  2. Strain syrup into a large pitcher. Add about half of the cranberries to the pitcher; skewer remaining cranberries for garnish.  
  3. Add cranberry juice, remaining 2 cups water, tequila alternative and lime juice; stir.  
  4. 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.  
  5. 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
1 cup Fresh Thyme organic cane sugar
Fresh Thyme Organic Unrefined Cane Sugar
Fresh Thyme Organic Unrefined Cane Sugar - 32 Ounce
$5.49$0.17/oz
3 cups water, divided
Fresh Thyme High Alkaline Water
Fresh Thyme High Alkaline Water - 3 Litre
$3.29$1.10/l
1 (8 oz.) pkg. frozen organic cranberries
Sno Pac Organic Whole Cranberries
Sno Pac Organic Whole Cranberries - 8 Ounce
$4.79$0.60/oz
2 cups Fresh Thyme 100% cranberry juice
Fresh Thyme 100% Cranberry Juice
Fresh Thyme 100% Cranberry Juice - 32 Fluid ounce
$5.99$0.19/fl oz
1½ cups Ritual Zero Proof Tequila alternative
Not Available
1 cup organic pure lime juice
Lakewood Organic Pure Lime Juice
Lakewood Organic Pure Lime Juice - 12.5 Fluid ounce
Sale
$3.99 was $4.99$0.32/fl oz
Redmond ancient kosher sea salt, for garnish
Redmond Ancient Kosher Sea Salt
Redmond Ancient Kosher Sea Salt - 16 Ounce
$9.99$0.62/oz
Lime wedge, for garnish
Limes
Limes - 1 Each
3 for $1.00
$0.33 was $0.50
1 jalapeño, frozen, for garnish
Jalapeno Chile Peppers
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

  1. 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. 
  2. Strain syrup into a large pitcher. Add about half of the cranberries to the pitcher; skewer remaining cranberries for garnish.  
  3. Add cranberry juice, remaining 2 cups water, tequila alternative and lime juice; stir.  
  4. 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.  
  5. Fill glasses halfway with ice. Top with mocktail. Garnish with skewered cranberries. If desired, grate frozen jalapeño over each drink.