Carrageenan 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 real, whole ingredients. Fresh cranberries are simmered down with ginger and maple syrup until they burst into a deeply colored, sweet-tart syrup that smells absolutely incredible. Carrageenan — a thickener and stabilizer derived from seaweed — sneaks into a surprising number of store-bought beverages, flavored syrups, and even some sparkling drinks, making it tricky to find a festive option that's truly clean. Here, every component is straightforward and transparent: fruit, root, natural sweetener, citrus, and bubbles. The ginger adds a warm, spicy kick that plays beautifully against the tart cranberry and bright lime, making each sip feel lively and refreshing. It's equally at home at a holiday gathering or a quiet weeknight when you just want something a little special in your glass.
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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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