Spiced Cranberry Sparkler
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
For the Spiced Simple Syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 to 5 whole cloves
- 1 star anise optional
For a Single Serving of Cranberry Sparkler
- Ice cubes
- 2 ounces unsweetened cranberry juice
- 1 ounce spiced simple syrup recipe above
- 1 ounce orange juice fresh or store bought
- 4 ounces club soda or ginger ale (See note)
For a Pitcher of Cranberry Sparkler (serves 6-8):
- Ice cubes
- 3 cups unsweetened cranberry juice
- 1 ½ cups spiced simple syrup recipe above
- 1 ½ cups orange juice fresh or store bought
- 4 cups club soda or ginger ale (See note)
Instructions
To Make the Simple Syrup
- Combine sugar, water, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise in a small saucepan.1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup water, 2 cinnamon sticks, 4 to 5 whole cloves, 1 star anise
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Remove from heat and let steep for 20-30 minutes.
- Strain and cool before using.
To Make a Single Serving
- Fill a glass with ice cubes.Ice cubes
- Add cranberry juice, spiced simple syrup, and orange juice.2 ounces unsweetened cranberry juice, 1 ounce spiced simple syrup, 1 ounce orange juice
- Top with club soda and gently stir.4 ounces club soda
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick, fresh cranberries, and an orange slice.
To Make a Pitcher
- Fill a large pitcher with ice cubes.Ice cubes
- Add cranberry juice, spiced simple syrup, and orange juice.3 cups unsweetened cranberry juice, 1 ½ cups spiced simple syrup, 1 ½ cups orange juice
- Pour in the club soda and stir gently to combine.4 cups club soda
- Garnish with fresh cranberries and orange slices.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and the following serving sizes:
- Single Serving: 1 glass (about 8 ounces total liquid, plus ice)
- Pitcher Serving: Approximately 6-8 servings, depending on glass size (each serving is around 8 ounces of liquid with ice).
- Feel free to use club soda or something similar to ginger ale. Soda makes this drink sweeter, so you'll need to adjust the simple syrup to taste. For a seasonal variety, check out some limited-edition holiday sodas we’ve highlighted in the post for added flavor options.
Nutrition Facts
Spiced Cranberry Sparkler
Serving Size
8 ounces
Amount per Serving
Calories
235
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.2
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
0.02
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.04
g
Sodium
64
mg
3
%
Potassium
208
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
63
g
21
%
Fiber
0.2
g
1
%
Sugar
62
g
69
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
136
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
32
mg
39
%
Calcium
27
mg
3
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
