Celery Free Sparkling Cranberry Ginger Spritzer
Tart cranberries, warming ginger, a squeeze of fresh lime, and effervescent sparkling water come together in a drink that feels genuinely festive without any fuss. The homemade syrup is the real star — simmering the cranberries until they burst coaxes out a gorgeous deep-red color and a bold, slightly sweet flavor that no store-bought mixer can match. Maple syrup keeps the sweetness natural and rounds out the tartness beautifully. Because every ingredient here is straightforward and whole, there's zero guesswork about hidden additives or sneaky fillers that can make packaged beverages tricky to navigate. Once the syrup is chilled, assembly takes about two minutes — just pour, top with bubbles, and stir gently. It's elegant enough for a holiday table but easy enough to make on a random Tuesday when you want something a little special. Garnish with a few fresh cranberries or a lime slice and it looks like something you'd pay twelve dollars for at a fancy brunch spot.
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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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