This recipe is part dessert, part drink, and completely refreshing. A Cranberry Citrus Sorbet Float is what you make when you want something festive but light, with bold color and tangy flavor. It’s perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or any time you want a pretty glass moment without turning on the oven.
The tartness of cranberry paired with citrusy herbal tea makes this float feel vibrant rather than sweet.
Why Cranberry Citrus Herbal Tea Works Here
Cranberry Citrus herbal tea brings natural tartness, brightness, and a clean finish. When brewed strong and chilled, it acts almost like a botanical soda base. It balances the sweetness of sorbet and keeps the drink from feeling heavy.
The result is crisp, colorful, and refreshing.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons Full Moon Tea Company Cranberry Citrus herbal tea
- 1 cup hot water
- Ice
- Cranberry sorbet or citrus sorbet
- Sparkling water or lemon soda
- Fresh citrus slices or cranberries, optional for garnish
How to Make It
- Steep the Cranberry Citrus herbal tea in hot water for 7 to 8 minutes.
- Strain and let the tea cool completely, then chill.
- Add one to two scoops of sorbet to a tall glass.
- Pour chilled tea over the sorbet, filling the glass about halfway.
- Top with sparkling water or lemon soda.
- Garnish if desired and serve immediately.
Make It Your Own
You can easily adjust this float depending on what you have on hand.
Use blood orange sorbet for deeper color.
Add a squeeze of fresh lime for extra brightness.
Swap sparkling water for ginger ale if you want a warmer spice note.
When to Serve It
This float works beautifully as a light dessert after a meal or as a festive non-alcoholic option at gatherings. It’s refreshing enough for warmer days but still feels special during the winter months thanks to its bold cranberry notes.
It’s playful, vibrant, and surprisingly elegant.
