The Ginger Rogers Mocktail: Sparkly, Zesty, and Way Too Much Fun
The Lazy Cook and the Healthy Chef Edition
Some recipes feel like instant mood-lifters the moment you start making them—and this Ginger Rogers Mocktail is exactly that kind of recipe. Light, bright, punchy, and cheerful… not unlike the energy when The Lazy Cook and The Healthy Chef get together in the kitchen.
Tracey Bregman (the Lazy Cook) joined forces with me (the Healthy Chef) again for this one, and let’s just say: we laughed so hard we nearly forgot who was in charge of the lime juice. But that’s the fun of cooking with together—there’s always laughter, always improvising, always too many jokes, and somehow we still end up with gorgeous, delicious food and drinks.
This Ginger Rogers Mocktail quickly became our new go-to: it’s refreshing, a little spicy, a little tart, and has that festive cranberry color that makes any moment feel like a celebration.
Why We’re Obsessed With This Mocktail
First of all… the color. That ruby glow is enough to make you feel fancy before you even take a sip.
But the flavor is what really sold us. You get:
- The crisp sweetness of cranberry juice
- A bright squeeze of lime
- Fiery-smooth ginger syrup
- Bubbly, non-alcoholic ginger beer for that perfect sparkling finish
It’s the kind of drink that feels elegant without taking itself too seriously—very much the vibe in the kitchen when we are together.
And yes, we absolutely clinked glasses the second we finished stirring these. (You know we love a good cheers moment.)
Ginger Rogers Mocktail
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Equipment
- highball glasses
- citrus squeezer
- long spoon for stirring
Ingredients
- 3 oz cranberry juice
- 4 oz ginger beer (non-alcoholic)
- ½ lime juiced
- 1 oz ginger syrup
- ice cubes
- fresh lime wedge for garnish
- crystallized ginger for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.ice cubes
- Add the cranberry juice and ginger syrup to the glass. Stir gently to combine.3 oz cranberry juice, 1 oz ginger syrup
- Squeeze in the fresh lime juice.½ lime
- Top with ginger beer and stir lightly so it stays bubbly.4 oz ginger beer
- Garnish with a lime wedge or a piece of crystallized ginger for a spicy-sweet touch.crystallized ginger, fresh lime wedge
- Serve immediately and enjoy this vibrant, zesty mocktail!
More About This Recipe
How We Like to Serve It
- Over ice in a tall chilled glass
- With a crystallized ginger garnish
- With a sprig of rosemary for a holiday vibe
- With extra lime squeezed in for a tangy twist
- Paired with appetizers, brunch, or a cozy snack board
- It’s also beautiful enough for holiday photos—but no pressure to take any. (Although we all did.)
Kitchen Tools You’ll Want
- Highball glasses
- Ice
- A citrus squeezer
- A long spoon for stirring
- Ginger syrup (homemade or store-bought)
- Garnishes of choice
Health-Minded Notes from The Healthy Chef
- Cranberry juice is loaded with antioxidants and supports urinary tract wellness.
- Ginger is a natural anti-inflammatory that supports digestion and may soothe the stomach.
- Lime brings a dose of vitamin C and immune support.
- And best of all: no alcohol, making this mocktail a fun, bold drink without any crash or dehydration.
It’s the perfect feel-good sip for women over 50 who want something festive without loading up on sugar or alcohol.
A Lazy Cook + Healthy Chef Moment
As usual, the magic happened in the little things:
Tracey kept sneaking sips of ginger syrup “for testing purposes.”
Christine was adjusting garnishes like she was styling a magazine cover.
We laughed too hard trying to keep the ginger beer from fizzing over the top of the glass.
But in the end? These mocktails turned out perfectly bright, bubbly, and ready for any girls’ night, holiday party, or slow Sunday afternoon.
Variations of the Ginger Rogers Mocktail We Loved
Because once we started mixing, we couldn’t stop brainstorming:
- Holiday Sparkle: Add sparkling water + fresh cranberries
- Tropical Twist: Half cranberry, half pineapple
- Herbal Kick: Rosemary, thyme, or a basil leaf
- Spicy Heat: Muddle a slice of jalapeño with the lime
- Frosted Version: Blend into a slushy mocktail
And yes… we tried more than one. For “research.”
If you make the Ginger Rogers Mocktail, tag us! We love seeing your drinks, your holiday spreads, and your too-much-fun kitchen moments. If your mocktail brings as much joy to your kitchen as it did to ours, that’s a win in our book.