Y’all… this Cranberry Pineapple Mimosa is the kind of drink that makes a regular Tuesday feel like a fancy brunch with your cutest earrings on. It’s bright, fizzy, sweet-tart, and so easy you can make it with one hand while you’re texting your best friend with the other. And yes ma’am—this healthy mocktail is giving celebration without the sugar overload.
Why You’ll Love This Cranberry Pineapple Mocktail
- 2 ingredients + garnish = DONE
- Feels like a healthy mimosa without the complicated bar cart energy
- Perfect for:
- brunch, baby showers, game day snacks, “I need a treat” afternoons
- brunch, baby showers, game day snacks, “I need a treat” afternoons
- Fits the vibe for low calories mocktails
- Easy to turn into a healthy cocktail OR a cocktail cocktail (!)
Cranberry Pineapple Mimosa Ingredients
- ½ cup Dole Light Pineapple Juice
- ½ cup Sparkling Ice Cranberry Frost
- Orange wedge (garnish)
Equipment You’ll Use
- Champagne flute or tall glass (8–12 oz is perfect)
- Measuring cup
- Spoon (optional, but we classy)
How To Make A Cranberry Pineapple Mimosa
- Pour ½ cup Dole Light Pineapple Juice into a flute.
- Top with ½ cup Sparkling Ice Cranberry Frost.
- Gently stir once (optional—don’t kill the bubbles, cousin).
- Garnish with an orange wedge and serve immediately.
That’s it. That’s the whole sermon. You just made a cranberry pineapple mocktail that looks like a party!
Shelly’s Dietitian Tip
- Want it to taste extra “mimosa-ish” without more sugar?
- Chill everything (juice + Sparkling Ice + glass) so it stays crisp and tastes sweeter with zero extra sweetener.
As a dietitian, I love mocktails like this because you still get a “treat moment” while keeping added sugar and calories in check.
Health Benefits (Let’s Talk Ingredients)
Sparkling Ice (Cranberry Frost)
- Hydration helper: it’s bubbly and encourages you to sip more fluids.
- Low-calorie sparkle: gives that “cocktail feeling” without loading up calories.
- Great option when you want healthy cocktails vibes but you’re choosing a sugar free mocktail moment.
Dole Light Pineapple Juice
- Fruity flavor with fewer calories than regular juice (depending on the exact product).
- Pineapple flavor = instant tropical vibe (and it plays so good with cranberry).
- Nice bridge ingredient for folks transitioning from sugary drinks to low calorie mocktails.
Are Mocktails Healthy?
- They can be, especially when:
- You watch added sugar
- Use bubbly waters / low-cal mixers
- Keep portions realistic (this recipe is perfectly portioned!)
- You watch added sugar
This one fits the “treat but smart” category of healthy mocktails and healthy mocktail drink recipes.
Variations (Make It Your Own)
Make it more “mimosa” tasting:
- Add a squeeze of the orange wedge right into the glass.
Make it extra fizzy:
- Use ⅓ cup juice + ⅔ cup Sparkling Ice.
Make it more tart:
- Add a splash of diet cranberry juice (1–2 Tbsp).
Make it more tropical:
- Garnish with a pineapple chunk + orange wedge.
Make it truly sugar free:
- Swap the Dole Light Pineapple Juice for:
- pineapple-flavored sparkling water + a pineapple orange squeeze enhancer
- OR a zero/very-low sugar pineapple drink you already love
- pineapple-flavored sparkling water + a pineapple orange squeeze enhancer
- That turns it into an even more true sugar free mocktail (check those labels).
How To Make It A Cocktail (Alcohol Version)
Pick one and keep the same pour method:
- Vodka version: add 1–1½ oz vodka (clean + crisp)
- Rum version: add 1–1½ oz light rum (hello, vacation)
- Champagne/Prosecco version: replace Sparkling Ice with 4 oz bubbly for a classic mimosa feel
- Mocktail-to-cocktail rule: add alcohol after the juice, then top with bubbles.
- Boom: now you’ve got a lower calorie cocktail style sip (again—depends on your juice choice).
Cranberry Pineapple Mimosa: An Easy Healthy Mocktail
Ingredients
- ½ cup Dole Light Pineapple Juice
- ½ cup Sparkling Ice Cranberry Frost
- Orange wedge garnish
Instructions
- Pour pineapple juice into a champagne flute or tall glass.
- Top with Sparkling Ice Cranberry Frost.
- Stir gently once (optional).
- Garnish with an orange wedge and serve immediately.
Notes
- Chill ingredients for the crispest flavor and best bubbles.
- For lower carbs, use less juice and more Sparkling Ice.
- Cocktail option: add 1–1½ oz vodka or rum, then top with Sparkling Ice.
- Want a pitcher? Multiply ingredients by servings and add Sparkling Ice right before serving.
Estimated net carbs: ~8–15g net carbs per serving, depending on the specific light pineapple juice used (Sparkling Ice contributes 0 net carbs).
FAQs.
Are mocktails healthy?
They can be! A healthy mocktail keeps added sugar lower, uses lighter mixers, and sticks to sensible portions—like this cranberry pineapple mocktail.
Can I make this sugar free?
Yes—swap the light pineapple juice for a zero/very low sugar pineapple alternative, or reduce juice and increase Sparkling Ice.
What’s the best glass for a cranberry pineapple mimosa?
A champagne flute keeps bubbles longer, but a tall glass works great too.
Can I make a pitcher for a party?
Yes—multiply the juice, and add Sparkling Ice right before serving so it stays fizzy.
How do I turn this into a cocktail?
Add 1–1½ oz vodka or rum, then top with Sparkling Ice (or replace Sparkling Ice with Prosecco).
Toast to You!
Alright now—if you make this cranberry pineapple mimosa, you better tag me so I can hype you up like we’re at a Louisiana crawfish boil with a DJ.
And stick around, I got some more fabulous healthy mocktails for you! Plus, I have some additional fabulous recipes for you:
And check out my colleague at Wholesome Yum for some additional Low Carb Drinks!
XOXO,
Shelly | Skinny Louisiana
“Never Skinny a Roux… but we can skinny up the sugar.”