Low Iodine 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 drink. The ginger adds a gentle, warming kick that plays beautifully against the bright citrus note from fresh lime juice. Managing iodine intake can make even simple beverages tricky when store-bought options sneak in additives or colorings you didn't ask for — here, every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify. Topped off with chilled sparkling water, the result is fizzy, refreshing, and naturally free of the processed extras that tend to complicate things. It's equally at home at a dinner party or a quiet afternoon at home, and the make-ahead syrup means you can pour a glass whenever the mood strikes.
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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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