Nitrate & Nitrite 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 you probably already have. Fresh cranberries are simmered down with real maple syrup and sliced ginger until they burst into a gorgeous, deep-red syrup that smells absolutely incredible. The ginger adds a gentle warmth that plays beautifully against the tart cranberries and bright squeeze of lime juice. Because every component here is made from scratch — no packaged drink mixes, flavored syrups, or preserved juices — you never have to second-guess what's actually in your glass. That matters more than people realize, since many store-bought flavored beverages and cocktail mixers quietly contain preservatives that show up on no-additive watchlists. Topped with chilled sparkling water and served over ice, the result is fizzy, refreshing, and just sweet enough to feel like a treat. Float a few fresh cranberries or a lime slice on top and it's genuinely stunning for a holiday table or a casual weeknight wind-down.
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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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