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Easy Sparkling Holiday

Easy Sparkling Holiday

Enjoy a refreshing Cranberry-Ginger Spritzer that balances tart cranberries and zesty ginger with fresh herbs. This easy-to-make holiday drink is perfect for celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 60
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh cranberries
  • 4-inch piece fresh ginger root, peeled and thinly sliced
  • ½ cup maple syrup (or to taste)
  • 3 cups filtered water
  • 3-4 sprigs fresh rosemary, plus more for garnish
  • Handful of fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish
  • 4-6 cups chilled sparkling water or club soda
  • Lime or orange slices for garnish
  • Plenty of ice for serving

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the fresh cranberries, sliced ginger, maple syrup, and filtered water. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until cranberries burst.
  2. Remove from heat and add fresh rosemary sprigs. Cover and steep for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof pitcher, pressing solids gently. Discard solids and let the syrup cool; refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  4. To serve, fill glasses with ice and pour about ¼ cup of chilled syrup into each glass.
  5. Top with chilled sparkling water or club soda, stir gently, and garnish with rosemary, mint, and a slice of lime or orange.

Notes

Experiment with substitutions for sweetness or herbs, and adjust ginger for spice preference. Store the syrup in the refrigerator for up to a week.