Cinnamon Free Whole30 Pomegranate Cranberry Spritzer
This sparkling drink is the kind of thing that makes a mocktail feel genuinely special — tart, jewel-toned, and refreshing in a way that punches well above its ingredient list. The base starts with a quick homemade cranberry-date concentrate, where fresh or frozen cranberries are simmered with Medjool dates until everything is soft and bursting, then pressed through a strainer for a smooth, naturally sweetened syrup. That concentrate gets stirred together with 100% pomegranate juice and a bright squeeze of fresh lime before being topped off with chilled sparkling water for a satisfying fizz. Because every element is made from whole, recognizable ingredients, there's no label-reading anxiety about hidden spice blends or flavoring agents that might sneak in unwanted additives. The result is a beautifully layered drink that's festive enough for a holiday table but easy enough to throw together on a weeknight. Garnished with fresh mint and a handful of pomegranate arils, it looks stunning in the glass without any extra effort.
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4 servings
For the cranberry concentrate
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- ½ cup water
- 4 medjool dates, pitted
For the spritzer
- 1 cup 100% pomegranate juice
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- 3 cups sparkling water, chilled
For serving
- ice cubes, for serving
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
- pomegranate arils, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the cranberries, water, and pitted dates in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the dates are completely soft, about 8–10 minutes.
- 2
Remove from heat and press the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a measuring cup or bowl, pressing firmly on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids. You should have about ½ cup of cranberry-date concentrate.
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