Hazelnut 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 it's a holiday gathering, a weekend brunch, or just a Tuesday that deserves something pretty. Fresh cranberries are simmered down with real maple syrup and zingy sliced ginger until they burst into a deep, ruby-red syrup that smells absolutely incredible. A squeeze of lime juice sharpens everything up before the syrup gets topped with chilled sparkling water for that satisfying fizz. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no label-scanning or cross-contamination stress to worry about. The homemade syrup is the real star — far more complex and vibrant than anything from a bottle, with a warmth from the ginger that lingers in the best way. Serve it over ice with a few fresh cranberries or a lime slice floating on top, and it looks like something you'd pay twelve dollars for at a fancy bar.
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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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