Emulsifier 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. Tart cranberries are simmered down with fresh ginger and maple syrup into a deeply flavored, ruby-red syrup that forms the heart of the whole thing. The ginger adds a gentle warmth that plays beautifully against the bright citrus hit of fresh lime juice, and the sparkling water brings it all to life with a satisfying fizz. Because every component here is a whole, recognizable ingredient, there are no hidden additives or emulsifiers to worry about — something that can be genuinely tricky to avoid in store-bought flavored drinks and syrups. The syrup can be made ahead and kept chilled, so pouring a glass takes almost no effort at all. Garnished with a few fresh cranberries or a slim lime slice, it's effortlessly elegant whether you're serving it at a holiday gathering or just treating yourself on a quiet afternoon.
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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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