Lupin 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 bright slices of 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 a fizzy, refreshing finish. Every single ingredient here is whole and straightforward — fruit, water, a natural sweetener, and citrus — so there's nothing hidden to second-guess. Lupin, which can sneak into processed foods and flavored syrups as a filler or thickener, simply has no place in this from-scratch recipe. The result is a beautifully balanced drink that's tart, lightly sweet, and gently spiced, with a gorgeous color that looks like it came from a fancy cocktail bar. Serve it over ice with a few cranberries or a lime slice on the rim and watch it disappear fast.
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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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