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Cranberry Apple Cider Spritzer

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Apple, cranberry, and orange are natural partners. The cider brings sweetness, cranberry adds tartness, and orange rounds out the flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup chilled apple cider
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cranberry juice
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup chilled sparkling water
  • Ice
  • Orange slices and fresh cranberries for garnish
  • Maple syrup or honey, optional, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a small pitcher, combine the apple cider, cranberry juice, and orange juice.
  2. Taste the mixture. If you’d like a sweeter drink, stir in a little maple syrup or honey until dissolved.
  3. Add the sparkling water and stir gently.
  4. Fill two glasses with ice and divide the mixture between them.
  5. Garnish with orange slices and fresh cranberries. Serve immediately.

Notes

A note on sweetness: I prefer tart drinks, so I don’t add any sweetener to this recipe. If you prefer a sweeter drink, add a little maple syrup or honey before mixing in the sparkling water.

For the best tart flavor, use 100% unsweetened cranberry juice rather than cranberry juice cocktail, which typically contains added sugar.

Make ahead: Combine the cider, cranberry juice, and orange juice ahead of time and refrigerate. Add sparkling water just before serving to keep the drink fizzy.

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