Rice 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 you're hosting a holiday gathering or just treating yourself on a quiet afternoon. Fresh cranberries are simmered down with real maple syrup and sliced ginger until they burst into a deeply colored, fragrant syrup that smells absolutely incredible. A squeeze of lime juice brightens everything up before the syrup gets topped with chilled sparkling water for that satisfying fizz. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of grains and starches, so there's nothing to second-guess or swap out. The homemade syrup is the real star — it's bold, slightly tart, and has a warm ginger kick that store-bought mixers simply can't replicate. Garnish with a few fresh cranberries or a lime slice and you've got something that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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