Cranberry-Ginger Spritz

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

1. 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,
2. 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

1. Place all ingredients in a medium sauce pan and bring to a boil Turn the heat down so it’s at a simmer.
2. Simmer for 15 minutes, or until the cranberries have mostly fallen apart and the syrup is a gorgeous color red.
3. Strain out the solids through a fine mesh strainer and chill the syrup until cold.
4. 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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