Cranberry Spritzer Recipe

close up of a cranberry spritzer in a copper mug

3.75 from 4 votes

Cranberry spritzer is made by simmering fresh cranberries with maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg then muddling with mint, vodka, and Cointreau, then topped with sparkling water. A light and refreshing holiday drink.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cranberry Spritzer

Servings:

Calories: 196kcal

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon nutmeg
2 ounces vodka
2 ounces cointreau
20 mint leaves
32 ounces sparkling water
ice

Instructions

Cook the cranberries. Bring cranberries, maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg to a simmer in a medium-sized pot. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often.
Make the spritzer. Place about 2-3 tablespoons of the cranberry mixture into each copper mug or glass. Place 4 mint leaves, 1 oz vodka, and 1/2 oz Cointreau into the glass. Muddle, or mash, well. Add ice and sparkling water.
Serve. Garnish with fresh cranberries and a mint leaf.

Notes

For a sweeter drink, add a splash of cranberry juice or use 7-up instead of sparkling water.

For a non-alcoholic drink simply omit the vodka and Cointreau

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