- 3.5 oz Ficks Cranberry Punch
- ½ oz lime juice
- Soda water for bubbles
- Cranberries, rosemary sprig and orange slice
Fill a glass with ice.
Add Ficks Cranberry Punch and lime juice.
Top with soda water and give a gentle stir.
Garnish with cranberries, a rosemary sprig, and a orange slice.
*Optional - add a cinnamon stick for some extra kick!
There’s something special about finding that one drink you can make again and again without thinking too hard about it. For me, that’s the Harvest Cranberry Spritz Mocktail. I came across it while looking for something festive but not overly sweet. I wanted a drink I could enjoy at home that still felt like a real cocktail moment.
We originally created the Ficks Cranberry Punch back when hard seltzer was everywhere. Honestly, we just had extra cranberry juice on hand and decided a seasonal Ficks cocktail mixer would be the perfect use for it.
Our goal was to build a flavor that kept the tartness of cranberry but balanced it out. We softened it with a touch of orange extract and added pomegranate flavor for natural sweetness. The key to making it shine, though, was lime. That bright citrus note tied everything together and gave the punch its signature flavor.
So how does this lead to the Harvest Cranberry Mocktail?
When you add bubbles, the soda water lifts and enhances the flavor of the mixer. A squeeze of fresh lime gives it even more freshness, amplifying that citrus note already in the mix. Then come the fun parts: garnishes. Cranberries, orange slices, even a little pomegranate or orange peel all add color and character.
It’s the kind of mocktail that feels festive, tastes refreshing, and looks great in a glass. It’s perfect for slow evenings by the fire or when you want something that feels cozy but bright.
Enjoy,
The Ficks Team