Cinderella
A fruity, refreshing and bubbly cocktail ∙ Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 0.4% ABV ∙
The Cinderella is a non-alcoholic highball of orange, pineapple and lemon juice with a touch of grenadine, shaken and topped with soda water.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Shake the first 5 ingredients with ice: Orange juice 60 mlPineapple juice 45 mlLemon juice 25 mlGrenadine syrup 5 mlAngostura aromatic bitters 3 dashes (opt.)
- Strain into the ice-filled glass
- Top with Soda water
- Garnish with a lemon slice
Tips
- Shake the juices, the grenadine, and the bitters if you use them; the soda goes into the glass afterward so it stays fizzy.
History
The Cinderella is a classic alcohol-free mixed drink of pineapple, orange and lemon juice with a dash of grenadine. Unlike many mocktails it was conceived alcohol-free from the start rather than as a virgin version of a spirit drink.
FAQ
What's in a Cinderella?
60 ml orange juice, 45 ml pineapple juice, and 25 ml lemon juice with 5 ml grenadine, topped with 60 ml soda water. Three dashes of Angostura bitters are optional.
How do you make a Cinderella drink?
Shake the juices and grenadine with ice, plus the bitters if you use them. Strain into an ice-filled highball glass, top with soda water, and serve right away so it stays fizzy.
Is a Cinderella shaken or stirred?
Shaken. The juices get a quick chill in the shaker, and the soda water goes on top in the glass.
What glass is a Cinderella served in?
A highball glass, filled with ice and garnished with a lemon slice.
Why is it called a Cinderella mocktail?
The origin of the name isn't documented: no source records who named the Cinderella or why. What is known is that it was created alcohol-free from the start, not adapted from a spirit-based cocktail.
Is a Cinderella cocktail alcoholic?
Barely. Only the optional dashes of Angostura bitters carry a trace of alcohol (about 0.4% ABV); leave them out for a fully alcohol-free drink. It comes in at about 73 calories per serving and is vegan, vegetarian, and lactose-free.