Xanthan Gum Free Sparkling Cranberry Ginger Spritzer

Total time50 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time10 min

Xanthan Gum 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 real, whole ingredients. Fresh cranberries and ginger are simmered down with maple syrup into a deeply fragrant, ruby-red syrup that delivers serious flavor without any additives or thickeners — making it a completely clean, worry-free pour. For anyone navigating ingredient lists on store-bought beverages or flavored sparkling waters, this homemade approach puts you fully in control of what goes into your glass. A squeeze of fresh lime juice brightens everything up and balances the tartness of the cranberries beautifully. Once the syrup is chilled, assembly is as simple as pouring over ice and topping with sparkling water for an effervescent, refreshing finish. Dress it up with a few fresh cranberries or a lime slice and it's genuinely stunning enough to serve at a holiday gathering or a casual weekend brunch.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the cranberry ginger syrup

1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
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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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