Chestnut 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. Fresh cranberries are simmered down with real ginger and maple syrup into a deeply flavored, ruby-red syrup that does all the heavy lifting here. The ginger adds a gentle warmth and subtle heat that plays beautifully against the tart cranberry and bright squeeze of lime. Topped off with chilled sparkling water, the result is refreshing, lightly sweet, and completely irresistible. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, including chestnuts, so there's no label-reading anxiety or ingredient swaps required. It's also easy to scale up for a crowd — just make a bigger batch of the syrup ahead of time and keep it 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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