Crapple
Shake ∙ 3 min ∙
The Crapple is a non-alcoholic mocktail of cranberry juice, apple juice, fresh lime and sugar syrup, shaken and served long over ice. Tart cranberry leads, mellow apple sweetness fills the middle, and a squeeze of lime keeps the finish crisp and refreshing — good any time of day.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Shake all ingredients with ice: Cranberry juice 75 mlApple juice 60 mlLime juice 30 mlSugar syrup 15 ml
- Strain into the ice-filled glass
- Garnish with a lime wedge
Tips
- Shake all four ingredients hard with ice for about 12-15 seconds to fully dilute and aerate the juices since there's no spirit to soften sharp lime.
- Use fresh-squeezed lime juice, not bottled, since the tart 30 ml portion is the main balancing element against the sweetened cranberry and apple juices.
- Strain into a Collins glass filled with fresh ice cubes rather than the shaker ice to avoid excess dilution and a watery finish.
- Taste before adding the full 15 ml sugar syrup if the cranberry juice used is already heavily sweetened, adjusting to keep the drink balanced.
FAQ
What is in a Crapple?
Cranberry juice, apple juice, fresh lime juice, and a touch of sugar syrup, shaken and served over ice. It is non-alcoholic, so there is no base spirit to choose.
Is a Crapple shaken or stirred?
Shaken. The juices and syrup need the aeration of a shake to blend evenly; stirring would leave the layers unmixed and flat.
What glass is a Crapple served in?
A Collins glass, garnished with a lime wedge.
Is a Crapple alcoholic?
No, the Crapple is entirely non-alcoholic at 0% ABV, built from cranberry juice, apple juice, lime, and sugar syrup. It is also vegan, vegetarian, lactose-free, and gluten-free, making it an easy pick for guests avoiding alcohol or common allergens.
How many calories are in a Crapple?
A Crapple has about 124 calories per serving, coming mostly from the sweetened cranberry juice, apple juice, and sugar syrup.
What kind of alcohol goes well with apple and cranberry juice?
This particular recipe uses no alcohol at all, relying on cranberry juice, apple juice, and lime for its flavor. Vodka is a common choice for drinkers who want to add spirit to a similar cranberry-apple mix, since it blends in without competing with the fruit.