I’m a sipper. I always have a drink at hand. I’ve grown accustomed to drinking a lot of water, and I’m usually fine with that. Sometimes, though, I want something different. On the Whole30 plan, there aren’t a lot of options. As it gets closer to Christmastime, and I see all the wonderful holiday sweets and cocktail recipes on Pinterest, I get a little down. Those things just have way too many calories, and it’s not really the alcohol or the sweets I want anyway. I just like to sip on the pretty, festive drinks. I went into the kitchen determined to mix up something to lift my spirits. This Non-Alcoholic Cranberry Thyme Spritzer made my night and put me back in a Christmas-y state of mind. It has all the characteristics of one of those festive holiday cocktails. It’s bubbly, red, cranberry-ish…what more could you want?? Did I mention it’s technically Whole30-compliant? Score!
This Non-Alcoholic Cranberry Thyme Spritzer was embarrassingly easy to make, but here’s the recipe anyway:
Non-Alcoholic Cranberry Thyme Spritzer
Ingredients
- 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme
- ice I used crushed.
- 2 oz. 100% cranberry juice
- 6 oz. club soda
Instructions
- Using a muddler, smash one thyme spring in the bottom of a stemless wine glass to release the flavor.
- Cover with ice, preferably crushed.
- Add cranberry juice.
- Top with club soda.
- Garnish with 1-2 sprigs thyme.
- Prop up your feet and enjoy!
I hope you enjoy this Non-Alcoholic Cranberry Thyme Spritzer as mush as I did! Go right now, make this drink, put on your sweat pants and fuzzy socks, light a candle, relax and think Christmas-y thoughts!
I’m already thinking up some more combinations as I type… Rosemary grapefruit? Cilantro lime with a pinch of salt? Oh, the possibilities!
Don’t forget to Pin this Non-Alcoholic Cranberry Thyme Spritzer recipe for later!
