Turmeric 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 are simmered down with real ginger and maple syrup into a deeply colored, tangy-sweet syrup that does all the heavy lifting. The ginger brings a gentle warmth and zing that makes every sip feel lively without being overpowering. Because everything is made from scratch — no bottled mixers, no pre-made syrups — you have complete control over what goes into the glass, which is a genuine relief when you're navigating ingredient sensitivities. The syrup is strained smooth, chilled, then topped with sparkling water and a squeeze of fresh lime for a fizzy, refreshing finish. It's equally at home at a holiday gathering or a quiet afternoon on the porch, and the optional cranberry and lime garnish makes it look genuinely stunning with almost zero extra effort.
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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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