Description
A refreshing holiday drink combining tart cranberries, zesty citrus, and fizzy soda, perfect for celebrating with family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup sugar (for cranberry juice)
- 1 cup sparkling water or club soda
- 1/2 cup fresh citrus juice (lime, lemon, or orange)
- Sweetener to taste (simple syrup, honey, or agave)
- Fresh rosemary or mint for garnish
- Additional fresh cranberries for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Cranberry Juice: Simmer cranberries in a pot with equal parts water and sugar for 10-15 minutes until they burst. Allow to cool.
- Mix the Base: Combine the cooled cranberry juice with fresh citrus juice, adjusting sweetness to taste.
- Add the Fizz: Just before serving, gently pour in the sparkling water or club soda and stir carefully.
- Garnish: Serve in glasses filled with ice, topping with a sprig of rosemary or mint and a few cranberries.
- Serve Immediately: Best enjoyed fresh and bubbly.
Notes
Chill glasses for a frosty effect. Avoid over-sweetening; start with less sugar and add more if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: holiday drink, cranberry spritzer, festive beverage