Turkey Free Sparkling Cranberry Ginger Spritzer
Cranberry season doesn't have to mean heavy roasts and complicated sides — sometimes the most memorable thing on the table is a gorgeous, jewel-toned drink that everyone reaches for first. This sparkling spritzer gets its deep ruby color and bold flavor from a quick homemade syrup built on fresh cranberries, maple syrup, and bright slices of ginger, all simmered together until the berries burst and the liquid turns rich and fragrant. A squeeze of fresh lime juice rounds out the syrup with just enough tartness to keep things lively. Once it's chilled and topped with cold sparkling water, you get a drink that feels festive and a little fancy without any fuss. It's naturally free of animal products and works beautifully as a crowd-pleasing option when you need something celebratory that isn't tied to any particular protein on the menu. Dress each glass up with a few floating cranberries or a slim lime wheel and it looks like something you'd pay twelve dollars for at a restaurant.
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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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