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Cranberry Spritzer Mocktail

A bright, lightly bitter spritzer built with fresh cranberry syrup, subtle rosemary infusion, orange juice for balance, and crisp club soda. Sharp, festive, and refreshingly dry — cranberry done right.

cranberry spritzer mocktail with rosemary and ice

Prep Time : 10 min

Cook Time : 10 min

Servings : 4

Prep Time :

10 min

Cook Time :

10 min

Servings :

4

Ingredients

Cranberry Rosemary Syrup

• 1½ cups fresh cranberries


• ¾ cup water


• ¾ cup white sugar


• 2 rosemary sprigs (added off heat)


• Pinch of fine sea salt

Spritzer Base 

•  160 ml fresh orange juice


• 360–400 ml chilled club soda — this one on Amazon

To Serve

•  Ice


• Fresh cranberries


• Rosemary sprigs

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Directions

  1. Make the Cranberry Syrup
     In a saucepan, combine the cranberries, water, and sugar and bring to a gentle boil, then cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst completely and the liquid turns deep red and aromatic.
  2. Add Rosemary and Strain
     Remove from heat, add the rosemary sprigs, and let steep off heat for 10 minutes only so the herbal aroma stays subtle and clean, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing gently on the solids, stir in the pinch of fine sea salt, and let the syrup cool completely.
  3. Build the Spritzer
     In a pitcher, combine 120 ml of the cooled cranberry rosemary syrup with the fresh orange juice and stir to integrate, tasting to confirm the base is sharp, lightly bitter, and balanced rather than sweet.
  4. Add the Fizz
     Fill the pitcher generously with ice, pour in the chilled club soda, and stir very gently once or twice to combine without flattening the carbonation.
  5. Serve
     Pour into ice-filled glasses, garnish with fresh cranberries and rosemary sprigs, and serve immediately while cold and lively.

*Notes : 

  • Cranberries are aggressive by nature — the syrup must stay light and controlled.
  • Rosemary is aroma, not flavor; piney notes mean you over-infused.
  • Orange juice supports acidity and bitterness and should never dominate.
  • Salt is non-negotiable — it keeps cranberry from tasting medicinal.
  • Best enjoyed within 24 hours for brightness and clarity.

Nutrition Facts 

( per ~200 ml serving )

Calories

~70 kcal

Protein

 0 g

Fat

0 g

Carbs

~17 g

Calories

~70 kcal

Protein

 0 g

Fat

0 g

Carbs

~17 g

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cranberry spritzer mocktail with rosemary and ice

Cranberry Spritzer Mocktail

A bright, lightly bitter spritzer built with fresh cranberry syrup, subtle rosemary infusion, orange juice for balance, and crisp club soda. Sharp, festive, and refreshingly dry — cranberry done right.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Drinks
Calories: 70
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

CRANBERRY ROSEMARY SYRUP
  • 1.5 cups fresh cranberries
  • 0.75 cup  water
  • 0.75 cup white sugar
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary added off heat
  • item fine sea salt pinch
SPRITZER BASE
  • 160 ml fresh orange juice
  • 360-400 ml chilled club soda
TO SERVE
  • item ice
  • item fresh cranberries
  • item rosemary sprigs

Method
 

  1. In a saucepan, combine the cranberries, water, and sugar and bring to a gentle boil, then cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst completely and the liquid turns deep red and aromatic.
  2. Remove from heat, add the rosemary sprigs, and let steep off heat for 10 minutes only so the herbal aroma stays subtle and clean, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing gently on the solids, stir in the pinch of fine sea salt, and let the syrup cool completely.
  3. In a pitcher, combine 120 ml of the cooled cranberry rosemary syrup with the fresh orange juice and stir to integrate, tasting to confirm the base is sharp, lightly bitter, and balanced rather than sweet.
  4. Fill the pitcher generously with ice, pour in the chilled club soda, and stir very gently once or twice to combine without flattening the carbonation.
  5. Pour into ice-filled glasses, garnish with fresh cranberries and rosemary sprigs, and serve immediately while cold and lively.

Notes

  • Cranberries are aggressive by nature — the syrup must stay light and controlled.
  • Rosemary is aroma, not flavor; piney notes mean you over-infused.
  • Orange juice supports acidity and bitterness and should never dominate.
  • Salt is non-negotiable — it keeps cranberry from tasting medicinal.
  • Best enjoyed within 24 hours for brightness and clarity.