Blood Orange Mocktail

A vibrant and refreshing blood orange mocktail made with fresh citrus, sparkling water, and herbs. Packed with antioxidants and vitamin C, it’s a festive, alcohol-free drink perfect for holidays, brunches, or everyday sipping.

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: blood orange mocktail, blood orange mocktail recipe, blood orange rosewater mocktail, sparkling blood orange mocktail

Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 9 9 10

Servings: glasses

Calories: 85kcal

Author: Sophie Lane

Equipment

Citrus juicer
Cocktail shaker or mixing glass
Strainer
Tall glasses
Ice cubes

Ingredients

1 cup fresh blood orange juice about 2–3 blood oranges
½ cup cranberry juice unsweetened, optional for tartness
1 cup sparkling water or soda water
1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup to taste
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
Ice cubes as needed
Garnishes: rosemary sprig mint leaves, or blood orange slices

Instructions

Juice the blood oranges and strain to remove excess pulp.
In a shaker or mixing glass, combine blood orange juice, lime juice, and honey/agave. Stir until blended.
Fill tall glasses with ice and pour in the juice mixture.
Top each glass with sparkling water or soda water.
Stir gently and garnish with rosemary, mint, or a slice of blood orange.
Serve immediately, chilled and refreshing.

Notes

For a festive twist, replace cranberry juice with pomegranate.

Add 2–3 drops of rosewater for an elegant floral version.

Swap honey for agave syrup to keep it fully vegan.

Freeze juice into ice cubes to avoid dilution during parties.

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