Pork 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 better than plain water. Fresh cranberries and real ginger are simmered down with maple syrup into a deeply fragrant, ruby-red syrup that does all the heavy lifting. The ginger adds a warm, subtle kick that plays beautifully against the tart cranberry and bright squeeze of lime. Because every ingredient here is naturally plant-based and straightforward, there's zero guesswork about what's in your glass — no hidden additives or questionable store-bought shortcuts. Topping the syrup with chilled sparkling water gives it that satisfying fizz and keeps things light and refreshing. A few cranberries or a lime slice on the rim turns it into something genuinely beautiful to serve to guests.
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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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