BHA & BHT Free Sparkling Cranberry Ginger Spritzer
This vibrant, jewel-toned spritzer is the kind of drink that looks like it came from a fancy cocktail bar but comes together with just a handful of wholesome ingredients you probably already have on hand. Fresh cranberries are simmered down with real maple syrup and sliced ginger until they burst into a gorgeous, deep-red syrup that smells absolutely incredible. A squeeze of lime juice brightens everything up before the syrup gets topped with chilled sparkling water for that satisfying fizz. Because every component here is made from scratch — no bottled syrups, no packaged mixes — you sidestep the preservatives like BHA and BHT that sneak into so many store-bought beverages and flavoring products. The ginger adds a gentle warmth that plays beautifully against the tart cranberry, making this feel festive and a little sophisticated without any effort. It's equally at home at a holiday gathering or as a Tuesday afternoon treat, and the syrup can be made ahead and kept chilled until you're ready to pour.
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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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