Cranberry Orange Ginger Spritz

A little tart, a little sweet, and full of all the seasonal flavors. This is the perfect mocktail for Thanksgiving!

By @ashleysspoonful

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• 0 fresh orange peel
• 0 ice
• 2 oz freshly squeezed orange juice
• 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
• 4 oz ginger beer
• 1 oz homemade cranberry syrup
• 0 fresh rosemary
• 0 orange slice
• 0 fresh cranberries

Instructions

1. Add cranberries, sugar, and water to a small saucepan.
2. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves and the cranberries begin to burst.
3. Simmer for about 10–15 minutes.
4. Add in orange peel and simmer for another 1-2 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and let steep for 5 minutes.
6. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing gently on the cranberries to release their juices. Let cool completely before using.
7. Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator.
8. Fill a glass with ice.
9. Add freshly squeezed orange juice and lime juice.
10. Pour in the ginger beer. Slowly pour the cranberry syrup over the top to create a beautiful layered effect.
11. Garnish with fresh rosemary, an orange slice, and a few cranberries. Give it a gentle stir before sipping and enjoy!