Looking for a cocktail that’s as festive as it is easy easy to mix up? This Cranberry-Ginger Spritz is just that. Make a batch of the syrup and simply add a tablespoon to a glass of bubbly. It’s wonderful added to sparkling water for a virgin drink, too.
Once you make the syrup, you can use it in all sorts of drinks; I love it shaken with bourbon and the juice of a clementine and served over ice. I’m sure it would be great with vodka, lime juice and a splash of soda, too! Kind of like a cranberry spiked Moscow Mule.
Plus: The syrup makes a great gift! Just make up a big batch and pour it into cute bottles.
Cranberry-Ginger Spritz
makes 6 cocktails
1 bottle dry sparkling wine, cava, or champagne
6-8 tablespoons cranberry-ginger syrup (recipe follows)
crystalized ginger and cranberries for garnish, optional
- Pour 1 tablespoon of the syrup into a champagne flute and top off with sparkling wine (tilt the glass and pour slowly so it doesn’t bubble over the glass*). Add additional syrup if desired, to taste,
- Garnish with crystalized ginger and cranberries, if desired.
* like this, although it’s kind of fun when this happens.
cranberry-ginger syrup:
1/4 pound fresh ginger, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 cup fresh (or frozen) cranberries
1 cup honey
1 cup water
- Place all ingredients in a medium sauce pan and bring to a boil Turn the heat down so it’s at a simmer.
- Simmer for 15 minutes, or until the cranberries have mostly fallen apart and the syrup is a gorgeous color red.
- Strain out the solids through a fine mesh strainer and chill the syrup until cold.
- Store in a jar in the fridge.
Looking for other holiday drink recipes? Check out my Spiced Cider Sangria, Pear Pomegranate Punch, and Hot Cocoa with Homemade Maple Marshmallows!
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Dawn G says
How long will the syrup keep in the refrigerator? (For gift giving purposes – I doubt it will last very long at my house!)
zenbellyblog says
I think it should last at least a month in the fridge!
Mary Turecke says
I just made it today. Lets just say…..its divine!! Truly awesome taste. I love the added kick the ginger gives it and the light sweetness the honey brings is brilliant. I thought of a million things i could use it for already. First though, was my s. Pellegrino. That was so much fun. Thanks❤️
zenbellyblog says
I’m so glad you loved it! And yes- I love how versatile it is 🙂 Thanks for stopping by! <3
Elaine says
I made this for Christmas Eve and it was so fun and good. For the celebration I used champagne but the next day I used the leftover syrup with sparkling water. Maybe not as much fun as champagne but still good.
zenbelly says
So glad to hear it!