Who says cocktails can't be (semi) healthy? We love to combine fresh cranberry juice, antioxidant-rich black tea, and stomach-soothing ginger ale with citrusy alcohol like Grand Marnier for a light and zesty cocktail that you can feel good about drinking! 

Sparkling Cranberry Tea Cocktail

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 half-ounce filter bags Traditional Black iced tea
• 2 1/2 cups no-sugar-added cranberry juice
• 1 cup vodka
• 1/4 cup Grand Marnier (orange-flavored liqueur)
• 4 cups all-natural ginger ale, chilled
• Orange rind strips (optional)

Directions

1. Combine 4 cups water and sugar in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook until sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally
2. Pour over tea bags. Cover and let stand 5 minutes; discard tea bags. Cool
3. Stir in juice, vodka, and Grand Marnier; chill
4. Gently stir in ginger ale. Serve over ice; garnish with rind, if desired

Enjoy!