Cranberry Citrus Spritz

This is a quick mixed spritz: cranberry juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup are stirred with ice, then topped with tonic water for a dry, sparkling drink. It is served immediately in tall glasses so the carbonation stays lively.

By Julienne

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 240 g ice for serving
• 240 ml cranberry juice chilled
• 30 ml fresh lemon juice juiced from 1 lemon
• 15 ml simple syrup ready-made or homemade, chilled
• 240 ml tonic water well chilled
• 2 pieces lemon slices thinly sliced
• 20 g fresh cranberries for garnish

Instructions

1. Chill two tall glasses, then add 120 g ice to each glass. The glasses are frosty and partially filled with ice.
2. In a small pitcher, combine the cranberry juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup; stir until evenly blended. The mixture looks uniform and slightly glossy.
3. Pour 142.5 ml of the cranberry mixture into each glass over the ice. Each glass has an even share of the red base with room left for the tonic.
4. Top each glass with 120 ml tonic water, then stir once or twice gently to combine without losing too much carbonation. The drink is lightly fizzing at the surface.
5. Garnish each glass with 1 lemon slice and 10 g fresh cranberries, then serve immediately. Each drink is cold, bubbly, and garnished with bright citrus and cranberries.