Festive Cranberry Mule Mocktail
Festive Cranberry Mule Mocktail blends a tangy cranberry shrub with warm hints of cardamom, allspice, and cinnamon, then tops it with crisp ginger beer and a splash of club soda. It’s refreshing yet gently spiced, making it perfect for holiday gatherings or any time you want a celebratory, alcohol-free sip.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Festive Cranberry Mule Mocktail, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 23 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 31 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 89
- Heart Health
- 31
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 43
- Inflammatory
- 22
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the vinegar, water, and sugar. Add the cranberries, cardamom pods, allspice berries, and cinnamon stick; bring to a boil. Stir and cover until the cranberries start to pop, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir again, taking care to avoid being burned by popping cranberries. Reduce the heat and simmer until the sugar dissolves and the cranberries release their juice, about 10 minutes.
- 2
Remove from the heat and let steep for 15 minutes. Strain into a container, seal, and refrigerate. Discard the pulp.
- 3
Fill 2 highball glasses halfway with ice. Add 1 fluid ounce cranberry shrub, 4 fluid ounces ginger beer, and 1 fluid ounce club soda to each glass. Stir well.
- Calories 551.81 kcal High 28%
- Protein 0.06 g Low Source 0%
- Carbohydrate 137.2 g 50%
- Total Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 22.32 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 11.07 g Good Source 40%
- Total Sugars 127.28 g --
- Added Sugars 4.99 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 6.38 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.12 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 20.87 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.06 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 13.59 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Sulfites
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Festive Cranberry Mule Mocktail is made with 10 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cinnamon Sticks, Club Soda, Cranberry, and Ginger Beer. Each serving provides about 551.81 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Festive Cranberry Mule Mocktail made of?
- The main ingredients are Cinnamon Sticks, Club Soda, Cranberry, Ginger Beer, Sugar. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Festive Cranberry Mule Mocktail?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 551.81 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Festive Cranberry Mule Mocktail easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Festive Cranberry Mule Mocktail healthy?
- Festive Cranberry Mule Mocktail has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 551.81 calories and 0.06 g of protein, or 0% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 4.99 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Sulfites and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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