Beef Free Sparkling Cranberry Ginger Spritzer
This vibrant, jewel-toned spritzer is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel a little more special — whether you're hosting a holiday gathering or just want something more exciting than plain water on a weeknight. Fresh cranberries are simmered down with maple syrup and sliced ginger until they burst into a rich, deeply colored syrup that smells absolutely incredible. The ginger adds a gentle warmth and subtle spice that plays beautifully against the tart cranberry and bright squeeze of lime. Topped off with chilled sparkling water, the result is fizzy, refreshing, and just sweet enough without being cloying. Every single ingredient here is naturally plant-based and completely free of any animal products, so there's zero guesswork about what's in your glass. It's also a great option to batch ahead — the syrup keeps in the fridge and is ready to pour whenever guests arrive. Garnish with a few fresh cranberries or a thin lime wheel and it looks almost too pretty to drink.
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4 servings
For the cranberry ginger syrup
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
For the spritzer
- 3 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
For serving
- ice, for serving
- fresh cranberries or lime slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the cranberries, water, maple syrup, and sliced ginger in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the liquid turns deep red, about 8–10 minutes.
- 2
Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a heatproof bowl or measuring cup, pressing the solids firmly with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
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