Cranberry Sour Mocktails with Nutmeg Spiced Cold Foam
When I think about holiday preparations and celebrations, they seem to always be accessorized by a wintry drink. Whether it be eggnog, hot chocolate, spiced cider, mulled wine, hot toddies or holiday punch—why not add a new one to the mix with my fun and bright mocktail recipe.
These are delicious to make for an evening at home, and festive enough to serve at a holiday party.
For its base, I make a cranberry sour using pure cranberry juice, apple cider, and a little bit of cinnamon. This is topped with a nutmeg-spiced cold foam, which balances out the tartness from the cranberry juice, and creates a beautiful, layered drink.
Traditionally, cold foam is made with milk, but I opted to use more easily digestible, less inflammatory ingredients (as I do) by using full-fat coconut milk. Most other non-dairy milks will work for this, as well. Coconut yogurt is added for extra creaminess, not-to-mention probiotics, because why not add nutritional benefits when possible! The cold foam is then seasoned with a little ground nutmeg to bring that holiday flavor.
YOU WILL NEED
Cranberry Sour Mocktail
2 cups 100% cranberry juice
1 cup apple cider
1/4 cup hot water
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup ice
Nutmeg Spiced Cold Foam
1 cup unsweetened full-fat coconut milk
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut yogurt or non-dairy yogurt
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
Optional Garnishes
Fresh cranberries
Springs of fresh rosemary
Ground nutmeg
TO MAKE
Cranberry Sour Mocktail
In a pitcher, whisk together the cranberry juice and apple cider. In a small bowl, whisk together the hot water and maple syrup. Add the maple syrup mixture to juice. Whisk in the cinnamon. Add the ice and let sit while making the cold foam.
Nutmeg Spiced Cold Foam
In a small bowl or pitcher, add the coconut milk, coconut yogurt, vanilla, nutmeg and salt. Use an electric whisk to blend until thickened and foamy. A blender will work, as well.
TO SERVE
Pour the Cranberry Sour Mocktail through a fine mesh strainer into serving glasses. Carefully spoon the Nutmeg Spiced Cold Foam on top. Garnish as desired.
Serve right away.
Enjoy!
