Lactose 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. Fresh cranberries and ginger are simmered down with maple syrup into a deeply fragrant, ruby-red syrup that delivers serious flavor in every sip. The bright hit of lime juice ties everything together before the whole thing gets topped with chilled sparkling water for that satisfying fizz. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy and lactose, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — it's just a genuinely delicious drink. It works beautifully as a festive mocktail, a brunch sipper, or an everyday treat when you want something a little more special than plain water. Garnish with a few fresh cranberries or a lime slice and it's practically ready for its close-up.
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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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