Cranberry Smash (Mocktail)

Directions

1. 1
   Place cranberries, mint, lime, and sugar in a cocktail shaker.
2. 2
   Using a muddling stick (or the back of a tablespoon), muddle the mixture until the cranberries are slightly crushed and the mint is bruised.
3. 3
   Add ice and shake for approximately 10 seconds.
4. 4
   Place the mixture into a rocks glass with ice and add ginger ale. You can add fresh mint leaves as a garnish.