Low Iodine Whole30 Pomegranate Cranberry Spritzer
This vibrant, jewel-toned spritzer is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel a little more special — and it comes together with nothing but whole, recognizable ingredients. A homemade cranberry-date concentrate forms the heart of the drink, simmered until the cranberries burst and the dates melt into a naturally sweet, tart syrup that you strain into pure liquid gold. Combined with 100% pomegranate juice and a bright squeeze of fresh lime, the result is layered, complex, and genuinely refreshing. For anyone navigating iodine restrictions, this recipe is a natural fit — every ingredient here is a whole fruit, fresh citrus, or plain sparkling water, with zero processed additives or iodized salt to worry about. Topped with chilled sparkling water and a handful of pomegranate arils, it's as beautiful in the glass as it is satisfying to sip. Make a big batch of the concentrate ahead of time and keep it in the fridge so you can pour yourself a glass whenever the mood strikes.
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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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