Pistachio Free Sparkling Cranberry Ginger Spritzer
Tart cranberries, warming ginger, and a hit of fresh lime come together in a homemade syrup that turns plain sparkling water into something genuinely special. The deep ruby color alone makes this drink feel festive and impressive, whether you're serving it at a holiday gathering or just treating yourself on a quiet afternoon. Simmering the cranberries with maple syrup and ginger coaxes out a rich, complex sweetness that no store-bought mixer can really match. Pressing the solids through a strainer gives you a silky, jewel-toned syrup that chills beautifully and keeps things crisp when it hits the bubbles. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nut concerns, so there's no label-scanning required. Pile on the ice, pour, and finish with a few fresh cranberries or a lime slice for a drink that looks like it took way more effort than it did.
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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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