Cranberry & Ginger Fizz

When we eat out, I like to order for mocktails which are brightly coloured, and to my luck they taste good. I like cranberry based drinks most of the time. I was having a party at home a couple of months back and was looking online for some recipes for mocktails, especially something which had cranberry in it. I found this one which had ginger ale in it. Mr. Peter likes ginger & mint, so I  made a few changes to that original recipe and it turned out really well. All our guests enjoyed it and I've made it a couple of times already.

This is a perfect drink during the summer time. When the temperatures are rising and it's really getting hot, it's essential that one stays hydrated all the time. It helps in cooling down. You can fix it up really quick and it's very easy to prepare.

Try this such summer drink which not only looks good but tastes great and is absolutely refreshing. 

Ingredients:

1 cup cranberry juice

1 cup ginger ale

1/2 cup orange juice

1 teaspoon honey

Fresh ginger juliennes

Fresh mint leaves

Method:

In a jug, mix the cranberry juice, orange juice, honey, ginger juliennes and crushed mint leaves. Mix it really well till everything is incorporated. Then mix in the ginger ale and pour in glasses. Serve with ice if you like it very chilled.  Garnish with a few mint leaves. 

Enjoy and stay cool !!!!

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