Walnut 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 want something more exciting than plain water. Fresh cranberries are simmered down with real ginger and maple syrup into a deeply flavored homemade syrup that's tart, warming, and just sweet enough. A splash of lime juice brightens everything up before the whole thing gets topped with chilled sparkling water for that satisfying fizz. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or cross-contamination stress to worry about — just clean, wholesome flavors from start to finish. The syrup can be made ahead and kept in the fridge, making it incredibly easy to pour and serve whenever you need it. Garnished with a few fresh cranberries or a curl of lime, it looks stunning in the glass 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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