Healthy, sparkling sweet and tart cranberry spritzer. I LOVE this recipe. I love its not chalked full of sugar, it has some bubbly, and the hint of lime aftertaste. This is a drink the entire family and all your guests will love!
INGREDIENTS FOR CRANBERRY SPRITZER
You will need:
- frozen cranberry juice concentrate
- limes/lime juice
- sparkling water or soda
FINDING FROZEN CRANBERRY JUICE CONCENTRATE
WHAT IF I CANT FIND 100% CRANBERRY JUICE?
You can use a cranberry juice blend, it will taste still delicious!
WHAT IF I CANT FIND FROZEN CRANBERRY JUICE CONCENTRATE AT ALL?!
Try looking for it at grocery stores instead of walmart or target. I find bigger frozen juice selections at grocery stores like Kroger, smiths, vons, Albertson etc. If you still cannot find the frozen juice concentrate another alternative would be to mix cranberry juice (from the juice isle) with sprite or ginger ale.
HOW EASY IT IS TO MAKE CRANBERRY LIME SPRITZER
Simply mix your soda water, concentrate, and lime juice together.
Gently stir the drink. Mix until combined, but dont vigorously mix or over mix to preserve the carbonation of the soda water.
HOW TO HAVE A CRUNCHY SUGAR GLASS RIM?
I really love a little crunchy sugary class rim for this drink. Especially because it is a little tart the sweetness of the sugar is sooo good!
STEP 1: Dip the end of my glass rim in a small amount of syrup. I use a clear Torani (coconut, vanilla) but you can use a homemade simple syrup that has no flavor.
After dipping into sugary syrup dip into sugar, or a mixture of coarse sugar and fine. I used a mixture of coarse sugar and fine for a more dramatic effect.
PRO TIP: Leave cups upside for about 10-15 minutes until the syrup and sugar has dried. This help so no drips down the side of the cups.
CAN I MAKE THIS DRINK AHEAD OF TIME?
Because of the carbonation the further ahead you make this drink the less carbonation it will have. I suggest making it as soon as possible to serving time. But a few hours ahead will be ok.
WHAT DO I GARNISH THIS DRINK WITH?
You can garnish this drink with:
- easy, beautiful sugared cranberries
- sprigs of rosemary
- lime wedges
- fresh cranberries (they float!)
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Cranberries and citrus are in season during the winter months - so why not combine them with a little bubbly water for a delicious, refreshing, addition to your holiday party?
- 1 can cranberry juice concentrate thawed
- juice of 4 limes
- 35 ounces sparkling water
- course green decorating sugar for ganish
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In a pitcher combine cranberry concentrate, lime juice, and sparkling water. Stir to combine.
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To garnish glasses with green sugar dip the rims in water and then in sugar.
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Serve chilled.
WHAT IF I CANT FIND 100% CRANBERRY JUICE?
You can use a cranberry juice blend, it will taste still delicious!
WHAT IF I CANT FIND FROZEN CRANBERRY JUICE CONCENTRATE AT ALL?!
Try looking for it at grocery stores instead of walmart or target. I find bigger frozen juice selections at grocery stores like Kroger, smiths, vons, Albertson etc. If you still cannot find the frozen juice concentrate another alternative would be to mix cranberry juice (from the juice isle) with sprite or ginger ale.
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I love the colored sugar for a spectacular presentation.
What an awesome recipe! I have a family party coming up and I think I’ll have to use this!
Sugar in lieu of salt; brilliant
did this giveaway end? i know it’s been awhile, but i don’t see a winner listed. If not, i would LOVE to have a chance to win this. The style and look of it is wonderful, plus would be so much fun to make different drinks!
Hi Jenn,
Yes the giveaway has ended. The winner is displayed in the gleam form above the recipe. Keep an eye out for future giveaways though! We do them all the time. :)