# Sparkling Cranberry Spritzer ## Description A refreshing and festive non-alcoholic beverage that combines the tartness of pure cranberry juice with the effervescence of sparkling water and a hint of citrus. This budget-friendly drink is perfect for parties, holiday gatherings, or as a healthy alternative to sugary sodas. The natural antioxidants from cranberries make this a nutritious choice that's both delicious and visually stunning. ## Quick Facts - Calories: 65 per serving - Prep Time: 5 minutes - Cook Time: Not specified minutes - Total Time: 5 minutes - Servings: 4 - Difficulty: easy - Cuisine: American - Health Score: 7.8/10 ## Nutrition Per Serving - Calories: 65 - Protein: 0g - Carbohydrates: 17g - Fat: 0g - Fiber: 1g - Sugar: 15g - Sodium: 15mg ## Dietary Information This recipe is: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free ## Ingredients (4 servings) - 1 cup pure cranberry juice (unsweetened, 100% juice) - 3 cups sparkling water (chilled) - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime) - 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for vegan option) - 0.5 cup fresh cranberries (for garnish, optional) - 4 slices lime slices (for garnish) - 2 cups ice cubes (as needed) ## Instructions 1. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey and lime juice until the honey is completely dissolved. If the honey is thick, you can warm it slightly in the microwave for 10 seconds to make mixing easier. 2. In a large pitcher, combine the cranberry juice and the honey-lime mixture. Stir well to ensure everything is evenly distributed. 3. Slowly pour in the chilled sparkling water, stirring gently to combine without losing too much carbonation. 4. Fill 4 glasses with ice cubes. Pour the cranberry spritzer over the ice, dividing evenly among the glasses. 5. Garnish each glass with a lime slice on the rim and a few fresh cranberries if desired. Serve immediately while the drink is still fizzy. ## Tags mocktail, non-alcoholic, party drink, holiday beverage, healthy drink, refreshing, quick recipe, no-cook ## Source Recipe by: CalorieGram AI ## Machine-Readable Data ### Recipe Metadata ```json { "id": "f5537087-97a6-4a11-9f8c-66d5f796d45e", "youtube_id": null, "title": "Sparkling Cranberry Spritzer", "cuisine_type": "American", "meal_type": [ "beverage" ], "difficulty_level": "easy", "servings": 4, "prep_time_minutes": 5, "cook_time_minutes": null, "total_time_minutes": 5, "health_score": 7.8, "created_at": "2025-06-24T14:35:10.000Z", "updated_at": "2025-06-24T14:35:10.000Z" } ``` ### Ingredients Data ```json { "servings": 4, "ingredients": [ { "name": "pure cranberry juice", "amount": 1, "unit": "cup", "notes": "unsweetened, 100% juice" }, { "name": "sparkling water", "amount": 3, "unit": "cups", "notes": "chilled" }, { "name": "fresh lime juice", "amount": 2, "unit": "tablespoons", "notes": "about 1 lime" }, { "name": "honey", "amount": 2, "unit": "tablespoons", "notes": "or maple syrup for vegan option" }, { "name": "fresh cranberries", "amount": 0.5, "unit": "cup", "notes": "for garnish, optional" }, { "name": "lime slices", "amount": 4, "unit": "slices", "notes": "for garnish" }, { "name": "ice cubes", "amount": 2, "unit": "cups", "notes": "as needed" } ] } ``` ### Nutrition Data (per serving) ```json { "calories": 65, "macros": { "protein_g": 0, "carbs_g": 17, "fat_g": 0, "fiber_g": 1, "sugar_g": 15, "sodium_mg": 15 }, "dietary_tags": { "vegan": false, "vegetarian": true, "gluten_free": true, "dairy_free": true, "nut_free": true } } ``` --- This recipe is from CalorieGram Recipes - Your AI-powered healthy recipe discovery platform. Visit https://recipes.caloriegram.ai for more healthy recipes.