Sesame 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. Fresh cranberries and ginger are simmered down with maple syrup into a deeply fragrant, ruby-red syrup that delivers serious flavor in every sip. The ginger adds a warming, slightly spicy kick that plays beautifully against the tart cranberry and bright squeeze of lime. Topped off with chilled sparkling water, the result is refreshing, lightly sweet, and endlessly elegant. Since every ingredient here is naturally free from sesame in any form — no oils, no seeds, no hidden sauces — this is one recipe where you can pour with complete confidence. It works beautifully as a mocktail for gatherings, a holiday table centerpiece, or just a weeknight treat that feels a little special. Make a batch of the syrup ahead of time and keep it in the fridge so you're always one pour away from something gorgeous.
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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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