Spiced Cranberry Spritzer

Spiced Cranberry Spritzer is a festive drink with cranberry, orange, and cinnamon. Add vodka for an adults-only treat, or omit for a mocktail.

We’re bringing the holidays to you with this delicious spiced cranberry spritzer recipe. This festive drink will make your home feel like Christmas!

This recipe is perfect for holiday parties! It’s easy to make and tastes delicious. Plus it has a nice kick that will help you stay warm on cold winter nights. The best part? You probably have most of the ingredients in your kitchen already.

So go ahead, whip up this Spiced Cranberry Spritzer recipe, and enjoy the holidays with friends and family!

This delightful beverage is a delicious way to celebrate the holiday season. Here, the classic flavor combination of cranberry, orange, and cinnamon is complemented by the unexpected addition of cumin.

Add a little vodka for a fun adults-only treat, or skip it for a pleasant mocktail everyone can enjoy.

Cheers!

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How to Make Spiced Cranberry Spritzer

Yields: 6 Servings | Prep time: 5 mins | Cook time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

1 c. fresh or frozen cranberries
¼ c. honey
½ c. water
2 T whole cumin seeds
4 cinnamon sticks
3 c. unsweetened cranberry juice
2 medium organic oranges, each cut into 8 wedges
Optional: ½ c. vodka
3 c. sparkling water

Optional Garnish:
Additional cinnamon sticks
6 long rosemary sprigs, lower leaves removed, and threaded with fresh cranberries

Directions:

Add cranberries, honey, water, cumin seeds, and cinnamon sticks to a small saucepan and place over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, or until the honey is melted and the spices are intensely fragrant.

Remove from heat and transfer to a large glass or other non-reactive bowl. Add cranberry juice, orange wedges, and vodka, if using. Refrigerate for several hours to overnight.

Once thoroughly chilled, remove from refrigerator and firmly squeeze each orange wedge into the bowl to capture the juice before discarding. Strain mixture with a fine-mesh strainer and discard the solids.

To serve, fill serving glasses with ice and add enough of the seasoned cranberry juice mixture to fill each glass about 1/3 full. Top off each glass with sparkling water and stir to combine. Taste and sweeten with additional honey, if desired. Garnish with cinnamon sticks and/or rosemary skewers and serve immediately.