Festive Green Mimosa with Candy Cane Holiday Mocktail

Ingredients

• • 4 ⅞ cups fresh orange juice
• • 2 ⅞ cups chilled sparkling water
• • 2 ⅞ tablespoons granulated sugar (for rim)
• • 1 ⅞ tablespoon green food coloring
• • ⅞ cup simple syrup
• • ⅞ cup fresh lime juice
• • 4 ⅞ candy canes (for garnish)
• • 8 ⅞ fresh mint leaves
• • 1 ⅞ teaspoon vanilla extract
• • Ice cubes

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix 2 tablespoons sugar with ½ teaspoon green food coloring. Dip the rim of a tall flute glass into water, then press into the sugar mixture to coat evenly.

2. 2

   Place 2 mint leaves and ½ candy cane into a muddler. Gently press to release the mint's aroma without over-chopping.

3. 3

   In a cocktail shaker, combine 1 cup orange juice, ¼ cup simple syrup, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract. Shake until chilled.

4. 4

   Fill the prepared glass with ice. Pour the shaker contents into the glass, then top with ½ cup sparkling water and 1 cup orange juice.

5. 5

   Garnish with a candy cane and 2 mint leaves. Serve immediately with a straw for easy sipping.