Oats Free Sparkling Cranberry Ginger Spritzer
Tart cranberries, warming ginger, a squeeze of fresh lime, and effervescent sparkling water come together in a drink that feels genuinely festive without any fuss. The homemade syrup is the real star here — simmering the cranberries until they burst coaxes out a gorgeous deep-red color and a flavor that's sweet, tangy, and just a little spicy all at once. Because everything is made from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients, there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your glass. Maple syrup steps in as a natural sweetener that plays beautifully with the fruit and ginger, keeping the whole thing clean and straightforward. It's the kind of drink that looks impressive enough for a holiday table but is honestly simple enough to throw together on a weeknight. Serve it over ice with a few fresh cranberries or a lime slice floating on top, and it's practically a showstopper.
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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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