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Quick Christmas Cranberry Spritzer

A refreshing blend of cranberry juice, sparkling water, and lime, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Beverage, Drink
Cuisine: Christmas, Holiday
Calories: 70
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 cups Cranberry Juice Choose 100% pure cranberry juice for best flavor. No sugar added varieties recommended.
  • 2 cups Sparkling Water or Soda For a fizzy edge! Use sparkling water for tartness or soda for sweetness.
  • 1 cup Fresh Cranberries Look for shiny, firm cranberries.
  • 1 unit Lime Juice one lime and use slices for garnish.
  • to taste leaves Mint Leaves For garnish, adds aromatic freshness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pitcher, combine cranberry juice and sparkling water or soda. Start with 4 cups of cranberry juice, then add about 2 cups of sparkling water, adjusting to your taste.
  2. Add fresh cranberries and lime slices, including the juice of 1 lime.
  3. Stir gently to mix.
  4. Serve over ice and garnish with mint leaves.

Notes

Chill all ingredients before serving. For added elegance, frost the glasses ahead of time.