A blush-pink cherry cranberry mocktail in a tall glass with a lime wheel, dried cherries, and clear ice.

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Capital Blossom Cherry Fizz

Name: Capital Blossom Cherry Fizz
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 ounces unsweetened tart cherry juice; 2 ounces unsweetened cranberry juice; 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice; 1/4 ounce orange blossom water; 1/2 ounce hibiscus-honey syrup; 3 ounces chilled sparkling mineral water; Ice; Lime wheel and dried cherries, for garnish

A blush-pink zero-proof fizz with tart cherry, cranberry, orange blossom, lime, and sparkling mineral water.

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Prep time

10 minutes

Total time

10 minutes

Serves

Difficulty

Easy

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Tart cherry juice, cranberry juice, lime, orange blossom water, and dried cherries beside a sparkling pink mocktail.

Bright & refreshing

A balanced alcohol-free drink built around real citrus and fruit flavor.

Simple ingredients

Easy-to-find ingredients and an approachable home-bar method.

Perfect for occasions

Made for an everyday treat, dinner party, or celebratory pour.

Ingredients

Makes 1 serving. Ingredient quantities update with the selected batch size.

2 ounces unsweetened tart cherry juice
2 ounces unsweetened cranberry juice
1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
1/4 ounce orange blossom water
1/2 ounce hibiscus-honey syrup
3 ounces chilled sparkling mineral water
Ice
Lime wheel and dried cherries, for garnish

Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Prepare the glass
Add tart cherry juice, cranberry juice, lime juice, orange blossom water, and hibiscus-honey syrup to a shaker with ice.
2
Build the drink
Shake briefly until the ingredients are thoroughly cold.
3
Add the finishing touch
Strain into a tall glass filled with fresh ice.
4
Garnish & serve
Top slowly with sparkling mineral water and stir once.
5
Garnish & serve
Taste and add a little more mineral water if the cranberry is especially sharp.
6
Garnish & serve
Garnish with a lime wheel and dried cherries, then serve immediately.

Recipe Tips

Use pomegranate juice instead of tart cherry for a darker red drink.
Use honey syrup plus one dried hibiscus flower in place of prepared hibiscus-honey syrup.
Use lemon juice instead of lime for a softer citrus finish.

Make It Your Own

For a crowd: For eight servings, mix the juices, lime, orange blossom water, and syrup in a chilled pitcher. Add 24 ounces of mineral water just before serving over ice.

Easy swaps: Use pomegranate juice instead of tart cherry for a darker red drink. Use honey syrup plus one dried hibiscus flower in place of prepared hibiscus-honey syrup. Use lemon juice instead of lime for a softer citrus finish.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I leave out orange blossom water?

Yes. The drink will be more fruit-forward; use a small amount of orange zest instead if desired.

Can I prepare this early?

Mix the still base up to four hours ahead and add mineral water only when serving.

Is cranberry cocktail the same as cranberry juice?

No. Use unsweetened cranberry juice for better control over sweetness, then adjust the syrup after tasting.

Recipe by

Larry Leo

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This page provides editorial development guidance; it does not represent a documented preparation claim. Check the ingredient list, substitution guidance, and dietary labels before serving.

Recipe record updated: September 9, 2026

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