Elf Juice Recipe – The ONLY Drink Kids Want This December! Recipe
Elf Juice is a festive, kid-friendly holiday drink that combines the tartness of cranberry and lime with the sweetness of apple and orange juices, topped with fizzy sparkling water for a refreshing sparkle. Garnished with fresh fruit and optional mint leaves, this colorful and vibrant beverage is perfect for December celebrations and sure to be the only drink kids will want this holiday season.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Juices
- 2 cups 100% apple juice (chilled)
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- ½ cup orange juice
- A splash of lime juice
Carbonation and Garnishes
- 1 cup sparkling water or lemon-lime soda
- Ice cubes
- Fresh fruit for garnish (strawberries, orange slices, or cranberries)
- Optional: a few mint leaves for a “North Pole” touch
Instructions
- Combine juices: In a large pitcher, mix together the apple juice, cranberry juice, orange juice, and the splash of lime juice. Stir well to evenly blend the flavors.
- Add fizz: Just before serving, gently stir in the sparkling water or lemon-lime soda to add a refreshing fizzy effect to the drink.
- Prepare glasses: Fill individual serving glasses with ice cubes to keep the drink chilled and refreshing.
- Serve and garnish: Pour the Elf Juice over the ice in each glass, then garnish with fresh fruit like strawberries, orange slices, or cranberries. Add mint leaves for a festive touch if desired.
Notes
- For a fun twist, freeze cranberries or grapes and use them as colorful ice cubes.
- To make a creamy version called “frosty elf juice,” replace the sparkling water with a splash of coconut milk.
- Serve in clear cups with red and green straws to enhance the holiday theme.
Keywords: Elf Juice, holiday drink, kids drink, festive beverage, apple juice, cranberry juice, sparkling water, Christmas drink, non-alcoholic
