Coconut 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 interesting than plain water. Fresh cranberries are simmered down with real ginger and maple syrup into a deeply flavored, ruby-red syrup that brings serious complexity without any fuss. The ginger adds a warm, subtle heat that plays beautifully against the tart cranberries and bright squeeze of lime. Many store-bought sparkling drinks and flavored syrups sneak in coconut-derived ingredients or sweeteners, so making your own from scratch is a genuinely smart move. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, which means you can sip with total confidence. Topped off with chilled sparkling water and a handful of ice, it's refreshing, festive, and endlessly riffable — try it as a mocktail base or add a splash of your favorite spirit for a crowd-pleasing cocktail.
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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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