Cranberry Sparkler combines Cranberry Juice, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, and Sparkling Water in a crisp zero-proof highball. Cranberry supplies tart fruit and color, lime sharpens the profile, and the measured sparkling-water pour keeps the drink light.
What You'll Need
Ingredients
- Cranberry Juice - tart fruit and color.
- Lime Juice - fresh acidity.
- Simple Syrup - measured sweetness.
- Sparkling Water - carbonation and length.
Equipment
- Mason Jar or tall glass
- Jigger
- Bar spoon
Tart Fruit Needs Only a Little Sweetness
The half-ounce syrup smooths the cranberry without turning it into a soda-like drink. Three and a half ounces of sparkling water keep the finish dry enough to stay refreshing.
Substitutions & Variations
- Use pomegranate juice for a darker fruit profile.
- Replace sparkling water with ginger ale for a sweeter, spicier version.
- Add mint or rosemary for aroma.
Helpful Tips
- Chill all ingredients before building.
- Add Sparkling Water last.
- Stir only once or twice.
- Adjust syrup only after tasting the Cranberry Juice.