Snow Globe Mocktail

Oh my goodness, this sounds absolutely fabulous! A stop-motion mocktail blog post? What a brilliant, super-fun idea! Let's get this sparkling, snowy, and utterly delightful post written! Get ready for a burst of enthusiasm!

❄️ Snow Globe Sensation! The Stop-Motion Mocktail That's a Winter Wonderland in a Glass! 🥂

Hello, cocktail (and mocktail!) lovers! Are you ready for a little bit of magic? Because today, we're not just making a drink, we're creating a miniature, drinkable snow globe! Seriously! And to make it even more extra, we captured the whole sparkling process in stop-motion! (Go check out the quick, dazzling video below! It's so mesmerizing!)

Get your cameras ready and your glitter stocked, because this Snow Globe Mocktail is the perfect, dazzling sip for ANY time of day. It's chic, refreshing, and just bursting with holiday cheer (without needing an actual holiday)!

The Secret Ingredient? Imagination (and Ice!)

The true genius of this mocktail is its gorgeous, frozen centerpiece. It's simple, but it truly elevates this from 'just a drink' to a showstopper.

What You'll Need to Craft Your Winter Scene:

  • The "Globe": A stemless wine glass (perfect for that globe-like shape!).

  • The "Scenery": A few fresh cranberries and a tiny sprig of fresh rosemary. (The rosemary looks just like a tiny evergreen tree!🌲)

  • The "Frozen Base": Lime-aid (The bright green contrasts beautifully with the red and white!)

  • The "Snowstorm": San Pellegrino Mineral Water (for that light, bubbly effervescence!)

  • The "Sparkle": Edible glitter sugar! (Trust us, this is the KEY to the snow effect!)

🎬 How We Made the Magic (and the Mocktail!):

This is where the stop-motion fun comes in! Imagine the little cranberries and rosemary settling into their lime-aid slumber!

  1. Freeze Your Scenery! 🥶

    • Place your cranberries and rosemary into the bottom of your stemless wine glass.

    • Gently pour in enough lime-aid to cover the elements and create your frozen base.

    • POP IT IN THE FREEZER! Let it freeze solid! This is your snow globe base!

  2. It's Bubbly Time! 🍾

    • Once your base is solid, it's time to assemble!

    • Slowly, dramatically, and with lots of anticipation, pour the San Pellegrino over the lime-aid ice. Watch the bubbles start to dance!

  3. Let it Snow! Let it Snow!

    • This is the best part! Take a tiny pinch (or maybe a generous sprinkle!) of your edible glitter sugar and drop it onto the surface.

    • As it settles, it slowly trickles down, catching the light and creating the most delightful, mesmerizing "sparkly snow" effect! It is truly breathtaking!

Why This Mocktail is Your New Go-To!

  • It's GORGEOUS! Hello, Instagram! This is practically begging for a photo shoot.

  • It's Refreshing! The crisp lime, the bubbly water, and the subtle earthy note from the rosemary are a match made in heaven.

  • It's Customizable! Try freezing a slice of orange in cranberry juice, or mint in lemonade! The possibilities are endless!

So, go ahead and grab your ingredients! Whether you're making a batch for a lively brunch, or just treating yourself to a little afternoon sparkle, this Snow Globe Mocktail is guaranteed to bring a giant smile to your face.

CHEERS to making every sip an enchanting experience! 🥂✨

This Snow Globe Mocktail is perfect for any time of the day. We froze fresh cranberries and rosemary in lime water, froze them in a stemless wine glass, then added San Pellegrino Mineral water and some edible glitter sugar for sparkly snow.

Snow Globe Mocktail

Snow Globe Mocktail

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Author Judy Doherty
Prep time
5 Min
Total time
5 Min

This Snow Globe Mocktail is perfect for any time of the day. We froze fresh cranberries and rosemary in lime-aid in a stemless wine glass, then added San Pellegrino Mineral water and some edible glitter sugar for sparkly snow—recipe on the website under the "About - News" section. 

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Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons lime juice
  • 12 tablespoons water
  • 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1/2 cup cranberries, whole, fresh
  • 4 cups San Pellegrino mineral water, chilled
  • 2 tsp Betty Crocker Glitter sugar

Instructions

  1. Add cranberries to the bottom of 4 stemless wine glasses.
  2. Mix the lime juice with the water and divide it between the glasses. Add a rosemary sprig to each glass. Place each glass in the freezer overnight or until ready for use.
  3. When ready to serve, add sparkling mineral water to each glass. Sprinkle in some edible glitter sugar for the snow.
  4. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Calories

10

Fat

0 g

Sat. Fat

0 g

Carbs

4 g

Fiber

1 g

Net carbs

4 g

Sugar

1 g

Protein

0 g

Sodium

5 mg

Cholesterol

0 mg

Freeze any leftover flour for another use.

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Judy Doherty

I am a food, beverage, and CPG product photographer specializing in photos, stop motion, and video, with over 90,000 photos and motion graphics delivered. Clients hire me for my eye, creative direction, and passion for taking their idea to the next level.

My strength lies in a nimble and lean creative process. Clients love getting creative content at a reasonable cost since my studio can art direct, style, and shoot their images quickly and on budget. My studio features an extensive surface library and prop house with a fully equipped kitchen and two shooting studios.

My experience as a chef, stylist, and photographer has earned many awards, including APA Top 100, ACF Gold Medal, and a juried fine art photo exhibit at Art Basel Miami. I was Executive Pastry Chef for two Hyatt Hotels and Resorts before completing two post-baccalaureate certificates for Visual Art and Graphic Design at U.C. Berkeley Extension in San Francisco.

https://judydohertyphotography.com
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