Spiced Cranberry Spritz (Non-Alcoholic)
This non-alcoholic Spiced Cranberry Spritz is a bubbly winter cocktail that’s perfect for entertaining. It’s made with homemade spiced cranberry syrup and zero-proof spirits.
Ingredients
Spiced Cranberry Syrup:
- 2 cups (220 g) fresh cranberries
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (250 ml) water
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 green cardamom pods crushed open
- 4 whole cloves
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 3 3-inch (7.5 cm) orange peels little to no pith attached
Spiced Cranberry Spritz:
- Ice
- 1 oz (30 ml) spiced cranberry syrup chilled
- 1 ½ oz (45 ml) Lyre's Dry London Spirit chilled
- 3 oz (90 ml) Lyre's Classico chilled
- 1 oz (30 ml) club soda chilled
- Cranberries for garnish
- Fresh rosemary for garnish
Instructions
Spiced Cranberry Syrup:
- Place all the ingredients into a large saucepan and place over medium heat. Stir frequently until the sugar has dissolved then bring to a simmer (DO NOT boil).
- Reduce the heat to low and gently crush the cranberries a few times with a potato masher to release some of their juices. Be careful not to overdo it as the mixture could easily thicken into a jam instead of a syrup.
- Simmer on low heat for 20 minutes then use a fine mesh sieve to strain into a liquid measuring cup. Gently press the cranberries against the sieve to extract as much liquid as possible.
- Skim any foam off the top and pour into an airtight bottle. Cool completely before sealing and store in the fridge.
Spiced Cranberry Spritz:
- To a glass filled with ice, add the spiced cranberry syrup and Lyre's Dry London Spirit. Stir to combine.
- Top with the Classico and club soda then gently stir once more to combine.
- Garnish with fresh cranberries and a sprig of rosemary.
Notes
- Make the syrup ahead of time so you have it on hand for quick drink making.
- For best results, chill all your liquids for at least 1 hour in the fridge before making the cocktail.
- The syrup should last 2 weeks in the fridge.
- You should end up with roughly 1 cup of syrup which should make about 8 drinks.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 cocktail | Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 0.2g | Sodium: 35mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g
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