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Sugar Free Cranberry Mimosa: The EASIEST Sugar Free Mocktail

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If you’re looking for a sugar free mocktail that feels fancy, takes 2 ingredients, and won’t spike your blood sugar — welcome home. This Sugar Free Cranberry Mimosa is light, bubbly, refreshing, and honestly tastes like something you’d pay $12 for at brunch. No blender, no shaking, no sugar crash… just pour, sip, and sparkle.

Sugar Free Cranberry Mimosa in a glass with an orange wedge sitting on a white table with christmas decor in the background.

This recipe is perfect for holidays, brunch, game day, baby showers, or any day you want a cranberry mimosa recipe that’s diabetic-friendly and effortless. 

Sugar Free Cranberry Mimosa in a glass with an orange wedge sitting on a white table with festive christmas decor in the background.

As a dietitian, I always recommend drinks that feel special without wrecking your blood sugar!

Why You’ll Love This Sugar Free Mocktail

  • 2 ingredient mocktail (plus garnish!)
  • Naturally refreshing and crisp
  • Zero added sugar
  • Perfect for diabetics & low-carb lifestyles
  • Ready in under 2 minutes
  • Easy to turn into a sugar free cocktail
  • Pinterest-perfect and evergreen year-round

What Is a Cranberry Mimosa?

  • A cranberry mimosa is a twist on the classic mimosa
  • Traditionally made with cranberry juice + champagne
  • This version is:
    • Sugar free
    • Alcohol-free (mocktail!)
    • Light, fizzy, and refreshing
  • Still gives that “special occasion” vibe without the sugar overload
  • Super pretty! (come on, I am going to make it look good!)
2 Ingredients for Sugar Free Cranberry Mimosa sitting on a butcher block cutting board style coutner.

Ingredients (2-Ingredient Cranberry Mimosa)

  • ½ cup Sparkling Ice – Cranberry Frost
  • ½ cup San Pellegrino Sparkling Water
  • Orange wedges, for garnish

Yield: 1 serving

How To Make a Sugar Free Cranberry Mimosa

Step-By-Step Instructions

  1. Add ½ cup Sparkling Ice Cranberry Frost to a glass.
  2. Pour in ½ cup San Pellegrino Sparkling Water.
  3. Gently stir to combine.
  4. Garnish with an orange wedge.
  5. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Equipment You’ll Need

  • Champagne flute or tall glass
  • Measuring cup (optional – I admit I ‘eyeball’ my mocktails!)
  • Spoon (optional)
  • Citrus knife (for garnish)
A glass of cranberry mimosa garnished with an orange wedge. Christmas decor is in the background.

Health Benefits of Ingredients

Sparkling Ice

  • Zero sugar and zero calories
  • Sweetened without added sugar
  • Naturally flavored and refreshing
  • Great alternative to sugary juices and sodas

Sparkling Water

  • Hydrating and calorie-free
  • Helps create fullness and satisfaction
  • Adds fizz without blood sugar spikes
  • Perfect base for sugar free mocktails
No sugar added cranberry mimosa in a short wine glass with an oragne garnsih.

If you’re craving something sweet to sip, go bubbly instead of sugary — fizz gives satisfaction without the spike. ~Shelly Marie Redmond, Registered Dietitian

Variations You’ll Love

  • Cranberry Orange Mimosa: Add a splash of sugar-free orange flavored sparkling water
  • Berry Cranberry Mimosa: Use a berry-flavored sparkling water
  • Extra Fizzy: Use all sparkling water for a lighter taste
  • Holiday Version: Add fresh cranberries as garnish

How To Make This a Sugar Free Cocktail 

Want to turn this mocktail into a sugar free cocktail?

  • Add 1–1.5 oz vodka
  • OR 1 oz Bayou Rum Satsuma
  • OR brut champagne or prosecco (dry = lower sugar)
A glass of sugar free cranberry mimosa garnished with an orange wedge sitting on a white table with festive christmas decor in the background.

Sugar Free Cranberry Mimosa: The EASIEST Sugar Free Mocktail

Shelly Marie Redmond, MS, RD, LDN – Skinny Louisiana
An easy 2-ingredient sugar free mocktail made with sparkling cranberry and sparkling water — refreshing, festive, and diabetic-friendly.
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Prep Time 2 minutes mins
Total Time 2 minutes mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 5 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup Sparkling Ice Cranberry Frost
  • ½ cup San Pellegrino Sparkling Water
  • Orange wedges for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Pour Sparkling Ice into a glass.
  • Add sparkling water.
  • Stir gently to combine.
  • Garnish with orange wedge and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Serve chilled for best flavor
  • Easily doubles or triples for parties
  • Can be made alcoholic if desired
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Net Carbs: This sugar free cranberry mimosa has approximately 1g net carb per serving with no added sugar. Adding some spirts? When made with vodka or dry champagne, this sugar free cranberry mimosa has approximately 1–2g net carbs per serving.

A glass of no sugar cranberry mimosa garnished with an orange wedge with festive Christmas decor in the background.

FAQ.

Is a cranberry mimosa sugar free?

Traditional cranberry mimosas are not sugar free, but this version uses sparkling beverages with zero added sugar.

Can diabetics drink this sugar free mocktail?

Yes! This sugar free cranberry mimosa contains no added sugar and minimal carbs.

Can I make this ahead of time?

It’s best made fresh so it stays bubbly and crisp.

How do I turn this into a cocktail?

Simply add vodka, dry champagne, or rum for a sugar free cocktail option.

Final Sip & CTA

This Sugar Free Cranberry Mimosa proves you don’t need sugar or alcohol to feel festive. It’s quick, refreshing, diabetic-friendly, and perfect for any celebration — or just a Tuesday afternoon because you deserve it.

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And as always, check out some of my favorite low sugar, diabetic friendly, healthy recipes!

  • Sugar Free Fudge
  • Orange Fudge

And go and knock on my colleague Wholesome Yum’s door for these Keto Mocktails.

With love & bubbles,
Shelly 💋 | Registered Dietitian & Queen of Sugar-Free Sips

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Shelly Marie Redmond

Shelly Marie Redmond, MS, RD, LDN is an award-winning culinary dietitian, speaker, spokesperson, and founder of Skinny Louisiana™.

Known as the Queen of Healthy Cajun Cuisine, she develops recipes and conducts food demonstrations marrying the authentic and delicious flavors of Louisiana cooking with principals of healthy eating.

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Shelly Marie Redmond, MS, RD, LDN is an award-winning culinary dietitian, speaker, and founder of Skinny Louisiana™ and her own private practice.

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