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Vampire’s Kiss Mocktail

A dramatic and refreshing mocktail with a deep red swirl of grenadine, perfect for parties or Halloween gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mocktail
  • 1/2 cup cranberry juice Provides the bold ruby base and tartness.
  • 1/2 cup soda water Use cold for the best fizz.
  • 1 tablespoon grenadine syrup Creates the signature dark red ‘kiss’.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Adds lift and balances sweetness.
  • Sugar For rimming the glass (optional).
  • Ice cubes To fill the glass.
  • Lemon slice For garnish (optional).
  • Fresh cranberries For garnish (optional).

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Optional: Rim the glass by rubbing a lemon slice around the rim and dipping it into sugar to create a sparkly ring.
  2. Fill the glass with a handful of ice cubes.
  3. Pour in 1/2 cup cranberry juice and 1 tablespoon lemon juice, giving it a brief stir.
  4. Slowly pour in 1/2 cup soda water to maintain fizz.
  5. Drizzle 1 tablespoon grenadine down the inside edge of the glass for the ‘vampire kiss’ effect.
  6. Garnish with a lemon slice and/or fresh cranberries if desired.
  7. Serve immediately while cold and fizzy.

Notes

Use cold ingredients for best results. Stirring the grenadine will lose the dramatic effect. Adjust lemon to taste depending on sweetness of cranberry juice.