When the holidays roll around—or let’s be honest, even on a random Tuesday—I like something festive in my glass that doesn’t knock me off my feet. This cranberry apple spritzer mocktail checks that box. It’s got this gentle fizz, a little sweet, a little tart, and it looks like you put in way more effort than you actually did. The great thing is, it doesn’t try too hard. It’s just cranberry juice, apple juice, and a splash of lemon-lime soda doing their thing, chilling over ice, garnished with a few cranberries and apple slices because we like a little flair, don’t we? If you’ve got kids, they’ll feel extra fancy. If you’ve got guests, they’ll assume you’re an undercover mixologist. No need to tell them how easy it really was. I make this spritzer on repeat during Thanksgiving and Christmas, but let’s not limit its greatness. Try it during brunch, or on a sunny afternoon when you need a break from water. It’s refreshing without trying too hard—and sometimes, that’s exactly what we need.