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The Cinderella is a classic alcohol-free cocktail of orange, pineapple and lemon juice with a splash of grenadine, shaken and topped with ginger ale. It takes 5 minutes and suits baby showers, parties and anyone skipping alcohol.
At a glance
The one tip that matters: Shake the juices hard with ice before adding the fizz. Shaking chills and froths the juice; the ginger ale goes in last so it keeps its bubbles.
Why You'll Love This Cinderella Mocktail
- Completely alcohol-free, so everyone at the party can enjoy one.
- Bright and fruity, balanced by fresh lemon so it isn't too sweet.
- Pretty sunset color from a splash of grenadine.
- Easy to batch into a punch bowl or pitcher for a crowd.
What You Need for a Cinderella Mocktail
Exact amounts are in the recipe card below.
- Orange juice: sweet citrus and the main body of the drink. Fresh is best.
- Pineapple juice: tropical sweetness and a little froth when shaken.
- Lemon juice: fresh lemon adds the sour balance.
- Grenadine: a sweet pomegranate-flavored syrup that gives the sunset color.
- Ginger ale, ginger beer or club soda: the fizzy topper.
- Garnish: an orange slice, a pineapple wedge and a cherry.
Step-by-Step Photos
Here's how it comes together. Exact amounts, times and temperatures are in the recipe card below.
Tips for Success
- Fresh citrus makes the difference. Fresh orange and lemon juice taste brighter than bottled. I juice the fruit while Lucy arranges the orange slices. Pineapple juice from a can or carton is fine.
- Pick your fizz. My pick is ginger ale. Ginger ale keeps it sweet and mild, ginger beer adds a spicy kick, and club soda makes it the least sweet.
- Balance to taste. Too sweet? Add a little more lemon juice. Too tart? Add a touch more grenadine or pineapple juice.
- Chill the glass. A glass from the freezer and plenty of fresh ice keep the drink cold without diluting it.
- No shaker? Stir the juices and grenadine with ice in a jar with a lid and shake it, or simply stir hard in the glass.
Cinderella Mocktail (Non-Alcoholic Cinderella Cocktail)
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minutesThe classic alcohol-free Cinderella: equal parts orange and pineapple juice with fresh lemon juice and a splash of grenadine, shaken with ice, strained over fresh ice and topped with ginger ale or club soda. Garnished with orange and pineapple.
Ingredients
1 1/2 oz orange juice, preferably fresh
1 1/2 oz pineapple juice
3/4 oz fresh lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
1/2 oz grenadine
2 to 3 oz ginger ale, ginger beer or club soda, chilled
2 cups ice cubes, for shaking and serving
1 each orange slice and pineapple wedge, for garnish
1 maraschino cherry, for garnish (optional)
Directions
- Squeeze the orange and lemon juice. Fill a tall Collins or highball glass with fresh ice so it chills while you mix.
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add the orange juice, pineapple juice, lemon juice and grenadine.
- Shake hard for 10 to 15 seconds, until the shaker feels very cold and the juices are frothy.
- Strain into the ice-filled glass. The grenadine gives it a sunset-orange color.
- Top with the ginger ale, ginger beer or club soda and stir once, gently. Garnish with the orange slice, pineapple wedge and a cherry and serve right away.
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Cinderella Punch for a Crowd
This is what I make for birthday parties. To serve 8, stir 1 1/2 cups of orange juice, 1 1/2 cups of pineapple juice, 3/4 cup of fresh lemon juice and 1/2 cup of grenadine in a pitcher or punch bowl, add orange and pineapple slices and chill for up to 4 hours.
Just before serving, add 2 to 3 cups of cold ginger ale and stir gently. Serve over ice in each glass rather than adding ice to the bowl, so the punch doesn't water down.
Variations
- Spicy Cinderella: top with ginger beer instead of ginger ale.
- Lighter: use club soda and half the grenadine.
- Frozen: blend the juices and grenadine with 1 cup of ice, then top with a splash of ginger ale.
- Party garnish: rim the glass with sugar, or add a skewer of pineapple and cherries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is in a Cinderella cocktail?
A Cinderella is a non-alcoholic cocktail made with orange juice, pineapple juice and lemon juice, a splash of grenadine and a fizzy topper such as ginger ale or club soda. This recipe uses 1 1/2 oz each of orange and pineapple juice, 3/4 oz lemon juice and 1/2 oz grenadine.
Is a Cinderella cocktail alcoholic?
No. The classic Cinderella is an alcohol-free cocktail, also called a mocktail, so it is suitable for kids, designated drivers, pregnancy and anyone avoiding alcohol. Check that your grenadine and ginger ale fit any dietary needs.
How do you make a Cinderella mocktail for a party?
For 8 drinks, stir 1 1/2 cups each of orange and pineapple juice, 3/4 cup of lemon juice and 1/2 cup of grenadine in a pitcher or punch bowl and chill. Just before serving, add 2 to 3 cups of cold ginger ale and plenty of ice.
Can I make it without grenadine?
Yes. Use a splash of cranberry juice, cherry juice or raspberry syrup for color and sweetness. Without any red ingredient, the drink will be a lighter orange-yellow, but it will still taste bright and fruity.
What glass is used for a Cinderella mocktail?
A tall Collins or highball glass filled with ice is traditional, because it leaves room for the ginger ale on top. A wine glass or a punch cup works too for a party.
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