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Cranberry rosé spritzer recipe

This cranberry rosé spritzer recipe is perfect for holiday gatherings, or a Christmas cocktail for two.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 cocktails
Calories: 180kcal
Author: Cheryl Bennett

Ingredients

By the glass

  • 6 ounces // 180ml rosé chilled
  • 4 ounces // 120 ml cranberry ginger soda see notes for other options, chilled
  • 2 ounces // 60ml ginger simple syrup chilled

By the pitcher

  • 1 bottle // 750ml rosé wine chilled
  • 16 ounces// 475 ml // 2 cups cranberry ginger soda chilled
  • 8 ounces // 240ml // 1 cup ginger simple syrup chilled

Garnish

  • Ice cubes with fresh cranberries and rosemary sprigs optional

Ginger simple syrup

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 inch piece of fresh ginger peeled and sliced into coins

Instructions

Make ice cubes (optional)

  • The day before you plan to serve this spritzer, add fresh cranberries and small sprigs of rosemary to an ice cube tray, or a silicone mold with fun holiday shapes. Freeze overnight.

Make the ginger simple syrup

  • In a small sauce pot, combine sugar, water and sliced ginger.
  • Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally until sugar is completely dissolved, about 6 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, cool completely, then strain into a glass jar. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Make the cranberry spritzers

  • Pour 3 ounces (90ml) of rosé into each coupe glass.
  • Add 2 ounces (60 ml) of cranberry ginger soda to each glass.
  • Top with 1 ounce (30 ml) of ginger simple syrup, then give each drink a quick stir to mix.
  • Float one or two large ice cubes in each glass.

To make this drink in a pitcher

  • Fill the pitcher halfway with ice, then pour in one bottle of chilled rosé. Add 2 cups of cranberry ginger soda, then top with about 1 cup of ginger simple syrup. Give it good stir to mix it up, top with festive ice cubes & serve.

Notes

  • This cranberry spritzer cocktail can be adjusted to suit your preferences. If you like a stronger drink, use less soda and less simple syrup. Conversely, if you like a lighter drink, use less wine.
  • For more cranberry flavor, puree a cup of cranberries and add a spoonful to the bottom of each glass before adding cocktail ingredients.
  • Swap out cranberry ginger soda for cranberry juice, plus club soda, ginger ale or ginger beer.
  • If you like an extra kick in your drink, use ginger beer instead of the flavored soda.
  • You can make the ginger simple syrup a week ahead and store it covered in the refrigerator.
  • The drink can be made a few hours ahead and stored in the fridge. It may lose a some of its bubbles and won't be quite as fizzy if you make it in advance.
  • For an alcohol-free version, omit wine and replace with cranberry juice.
  • To make a vodka cranberry spritzer, omit wine and replace with your favorite vodka.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 100g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 21mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 96g