Description
A refreshing and vibrant cranberry spritzer perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup sugar or honey
- 2 cups sparkling water
- ¼ cup fresh citrus juice (lime or orange)
- Fresh herbs (mint or rosemary) for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse 1 cup of fresh cranberries. In a small saucepan, combine them with ½ cup of water and ½ cup of sugar (or honey) to create a cranberry simple syrup. Simmer over medium heat for about 10 minutes until cranberries burst and the mixture thickens slightly. Strain to remove solids and cool.
- In a pitcher, combine the cooled syrup with 2 cups of sparkling water and ¼ cup of fresh citrus juice. Stir gently to mix.
- Serve over ice, garnished with more fresh cranberries and a sprig of mint or rosemary for a festive look.
- For an extra touch, rim your glasses with sugar before pouring.
- Drink up while surrounded by cheer and smiles!
Notes
Taste the cranberry syrup and adjust sweetness and tartness to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cranberry spritzer, holiday drink, festive beverage, non-alcoholic drink, Christmas