Homemade Winter Berry Spritzer

5 from 1 vote

Homemade Winter Berry Spritzer

This Winter Berry Spritzer combines tart cranberry juice, bright pomegranate juice, fresh lemon juice, homemade simple syrup, and bubbly lemon-lime soda for a refreshing drink that's as pretty as it is easy to make. When the weather turns cold, there’s something special about having a festive drink to share around the table.

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

cooling time30

Total Time40

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: beverage recipe, drink recipe, easy recipe, holiday recipe, new years eve recipe, party food

Servings: Servings

Calories: 116kcal

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Equipment

Glass Pitcher

Drink Glass

Ingredients

4 Ounces Cranberry Juice
4 Ounces Pomegranate Juice
2 Ounces Lemon Juice fresh is best
2 Ounces Simple Syrup or to taste
16 Ounces Lemon-Lime Soda chilled
Ice for serving
Pomegranate Seeds for garnish
Fresh Rosemary Sprigs for garnish

Instructions

How to Make Homemade Winter Berry Spritzer

Add the cranberry juice, pomegranate juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a large pitcher.
4 Ounces Cranberry Juice, 4 Ounces Pomegranate Juice, 2 Ounces Lemon Juice, 2 Ounces Simple Syrup
Stir well to combine.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill.
Just before serving, add the chilled lemon-lime soda. Stir gently to combine.
16 Ounces Lemon-Lime Soda
Fill four glasses with ice and divide the spritzer between the glasses.
Ice
Garnish each glass with a few pomegranate seeds and a small sprig of fresh rosemary.
Pomegranate Seeds, Fresh Rosemary Sprigs
Serve immediately.

Notes

Adjust Sweetness. Adjust the amount of simple syrup to taste depending on the sweetness of your cranberry juice and lemon-lime soda. For a less-sweet version, substitute sparkling water for some or all of the lemon-lime soda.

To make an individual cocktail, add 1 to 1½ ounces of rosemary vodka or regular vodka to each glass before adding the spritzer.

Tips for Making the Best Winter Berry Spritzer

Chill the juice mixture first. This helps keep the finished drink cold without needing to add excessive ice.

Add the soda right before serving. The carbonation is part of what makes this drink refreshing, so wait until you're ready to serve before adding it.

Taste before adding more sweetener. Cranberry juices vary quite a bit in sweetness, and the lemon-lime soda adds additional sugar. You may find that the recommended amount of simple syrup is perfect, or you may want a little more or less.

Use fresh lemon juice. Fresh lemon juice provides a brighter flavor than bottled lemon juice.

Don't forget the rosemary. Even if you don't eat the rosemary, its aroma adds another layer to the drink. When you bring the glass to your mouth, you'll get a little of that fresh herbal scent along with the fruit flavors.

Keep the garnishes simple. A few pomegranate seeds and one small rosemary sprig are enough to make each glass look festive without overpowering the drink.

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