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    Oh My Veggies » Vegetarian Recipes » Drinks

    Cranberry Orange Spritzer

    Published: Dec 24, 2012 · by Nicole · Updated: May 19, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This cranberry orange spritzer is a festive non-alcoholic drink for the holidays made with fresh cranberries, orange juice, and sparkling water.

    Cranberry Orange Spritzer

    This was supposed to be a post with photos of all the delicious things I baked to bring with us when we visited our families for Christmas. But I didn't do any baking. And we are not on our way to make that visit - thanks to a weather snafu.

    And you know what didn't seem like the best idea? Making several batches of holiday treats when Christmas is just going to be the three of us.

    So no holiday baking. But what did seem like a great idea was holiday mocktails! So instead I created this Cranberry Orange Spritzer.

    While you're here don't forget to check out our new Vegan Christmas Cookbook. It's packed with all my favorite tried and true recipes for a plant based holiday feast!

    Bowl of Cranberries

    I mean, not only are cranberries holiday appropriate, but they're also healthy, right? Perfect!

    If there were such a thing as cranberry Orangina, this would taste just like it--it's very orange-y, but with a tart kick from the cranberries.

    And while I made this as a non-alcoholic mocktail - you can totally add some vodka if you prefer. 😉

    Anyway, for those of you who celebrate, I hope you have a very Merry Christmas!

    Cranberry Orange Spritzer Recipe

    And if you're still planning that holiday menu, be sure to check out these other delicious ideas:

    • My Vegan Christmas Cookbook (new!)
    • 100+ DIY Food Gifts for the Holidays
    • Gingerbread Waffles
    • 5-Minute Vegan Egg Nog

    Recipe

    Cranberry Orange Spritzer Recipe

    Cranberry Orange Spritzer

    A festive non-alcoholic drink for the holidays made with fresh cranberries, orange juice, and sparkling water.
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: Cranberry Orange Spritzer, non-alcoholic drink recipe
    Servings: 3 servings
    Calories: 262kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup fresh cranberries
    • 2 cups freshly-squeezed orange juice about 5 large oranges
    • ½ cup white sugar (organic for vegan-friendly)
    • 2 inch piece ginger peeled and sliced into thick coins (optional)
    • 2 cups sparkling water chilled (or more if you like it less sweet)
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Combine cranberries, orange juice, sugar, and ginger in a medium pan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Continue to boil until cranberries begin to pop. Once cranberries have popped open and softened, use the back of a wooden spoon to smash them against the side of the pan. Remove from heat and cool.
    • Strain cooled cranberry mixture into a bowl through a fine mesh sieve. Discard solids and refrigerate juice until chilled, about an hour. Transfer juice to pitcher and stir in sparkling water. Serve with cranberries or orange slices as garnish, if desired.

    Notes

    Total time doesn't include time needed to chill cranberry mixture.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 262kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 37mgPotassium: 396mgFiber: 4gSugar: 56gVitamin A: 363IUVitamin C: 89mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Sommer@ASpicyPerspective says

      December 24, 2012 at 9:25 am

      Mmmm, so bright and festive! Merry Christmas Friend!

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        December 25, 2012 at 10:57 am

        Merry Christmas to you too, Sommer!

        Reply
    2. Sheri says

      December 24, 2012 at 10:44 am

      That looks so good! I hope Miso feels better soon. Merry Christmas!

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        December 25, 2012 at 10:57 am

        Thank you, Sheri. Merry Christmas to you too!

        Reply
    3. alexandra @ sweet betweens [blog] says

      December 24, 2012 at 11:33 am

      sending lots of healthy thoughts Miso's way. hope he gets better soon!

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        December 25, 2012 at 10:56 am

        Thank you! I hope so too. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says

      December 24, 2012 at 11:45 am

      That looks soooo yummy! Sorry about Miso, but I'm glad there's improvement!

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        December 25, 2012 at 10:56 am

        Thanks, Liz. I am hoping that we don't have to spend Christmas at the emergency vet!

        Reply
    5. Courtney Rae Jones says

      December 24, 2012 at 12:04 pm

      Awe, I hope Miso feels better ASAP 🙂 Poor little one!

      Wishing you all a very merry Christmas. xo
      Best wishes for a happy and healthy 2013.
      Looking forward to all of your posts in the new year!

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        December 25, 2012 at 10:55 am

        Thank you, Courtney! And I hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year too!

        Reply
    6. Jackie @ Domestic Fits says

      December 24, 2012 at 12:21 pm

      Poor kitty! Good thing it didn't happen when you were away.
      Beautiful cocktail, by the way 🙂

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        December 25, 2012 at 10:54 am

        I know! As much as we hate missing Christmas, I think this was a blessing in disguise. If it happened two days later, we wouldn't have been around to catch it...

        Reply
    7. Angie@Angie's Recipes says

      December 24, 2012 at 12:23 pm

      What beautiful bright colour!
      Poor Miso...one of my 3 cats had similar problem a while ago...and another had broken his leg and then having breathing problems...gosh...this afternoon, almost had another accident. Sorry for babbling ;-( it's holiday and Miso is getting better...let's celebrate with this beautiful and festive drink!

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        December 25, 2012 at 10:53 am

        Oh Angie, I am sorry! Sick pets are so tough to deal with--it's hard to see them suffer. 🙁 I wish we could figure out exactly what's going on with Miso, but I guess with this kind of cystitis, there are no easy answers or solutions...

        Reply
    8. Stephanie @ henry happened says

      December 24, 2012 at 12:25 pm

      Poor little Miso! Hope he's better soon. Give him a few sips of cranberry for good measure 🙂 We just took Sam to the dr this morning & found out he has a double ear infection. No fun to be sick on Christmas. 🙁

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        December 25, 2012 at 10:49 am

        Someone suggested cranberry supplements to us! But right now he's on so many different meds, we didn't want to introduce something else. Poor Sam--ear infections are the worst! 🙁

        Reply
    9. JulieD says

      December 24, 2012 at 12:28 pm

      This looks fantastic, Kiersten!! I love the picture of your oranges!

      I'm so sorry about Miso, I keep thinking about him and you guys. Please keep us posted!! xoxo and merry Christmas!!

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        December 25, 2012 at 10:48 am

        Thank you, Julie. Christmas definitely isn't the same without seeing our families, but I am really glad we decided to stay home. As an animal lover, I know you know how it is!

        Reply
    10. Emily says

      December 24, 2012 at 1:39 pm

      Hope your sweet kitty is feeling better soon!

      Merry Christmas!

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        December 25, 2012 at 10:46 am

        Thank you! Merry Christmas to you too!

        Reply
    11. Maryann says

      December 24, 2012 at 2:15 pm

      Sounds delicious!

      Reply
    12. Cindy says

      December 24, 2012 at 3:23 pm

      I'm sorry to hear about Miso. I work at a vet's office and I know how critical those cases are. Hug him as tight as you can and make him promise he won't obstruct again!

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        December 25, 2012 at 10:46 am

        He spent most of the past three days next to me, on my lap, or in my arms! He was doing so much better, but today he's lethargic and refusing food and water. He's definitely not completely obstructed (just stepped in a little puddle of pee to prove that!), but if he keeps up like this, I think we'll have to bring him back in. 🙁

        Reply
    13. Corinna says

      December 24, 2012 at 3:56 pm

      Hope your kitty feels better soon!

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        December 25, 2012 at 10:43 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
    14. BusyWorkingMama says

      December 24, 2012 at 4:30 pm

      Aww, hope your sweet kitty is feeling better! I wouldn't be able to leave him behind, either.

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        December 25, 2012 at 10:42 am

        Thank you! I'm so glad we ended up staying home. Even if he was better, I still would have worried about him the whole time!

        Reply
        • BusyWorkingMama says

          December 25, 2012 at 11:15 am

          Our new cat Kitty gave us a Christmas present by coming all the way downstairs today 🙂

          Reply
          • Kiersten says

            December 27, 2012 at 11:33 am

            Yay! It's funny how timid some of them are in new situations. 🙂 But once they start making those little steps, it seems like the others come more quickly...

            Reply
    15. Shirley says

      December 24, 2012 at 10:18 pm

      Oh no, poor Miso! At least he won't be missing his mom for Christmas. Sorry you couldn't make the trip, though. And you also made me laugh -- "good for urinary health." Sounds like my mom! Hope you two still have a Merry Christmas and that Miso feels better soon.

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        December 25, 2012 at 10:42 am

        Thank you! He was doing better, but today he's very lethargic and won't eat or drink. I think we might end up spending Christmas at the emergency vet. 🙁 I hope you have a Merry Christmas too--at the very least, I'm sure it will be better than ours! 😉

        Reply
    16. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

      December 25, 2012 at 6:42 pm

      How festively delicious!! YUM!

      Reply
    17. Jennifer H says

      December 26, 2012 at 8:55 am

      mmm that sounds and looks so delish!

      Reply
    18. HilLesha says

      December 26, 2012 at 1:59 pm

      I hope you had a wonderful holiday!

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        December 27, 2012 at 11:28 am

        Thank you! You too! 🙂

        Reply
    19. elisa says

      December 26, 2012 at 3:25 pm

      oohhh! that looks good. i'll have to try it. maybe as a new years drink?

      i hope miso feels better soon! poor kitty.

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        December 27, 2012 at 11:28 am

        Thank you! He's going to have surgery tomorrow, so we're hoping he will be back to his old self after that...

        Reply
    20. Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking says

      December 26, 2012 at 9:21 pm

      Oh I hope your cat will be all better really soon. This drink looks so delicious and refreshing! I hope this New Year brings you an abundance of blessings.

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        December 27, 2012 at 11:25 am

        Thank you! I hope 2013 is a wonderful year for you, your family, and your business!

        Reply
    21. Jennifer The Quirky Momma says

      December 26, 2012 at 9:34 pm

      The beverages look so festive and lovely! I think my family would really enjoy the last cranberry spritzer.

      Reply
    22. Kare @ Kitchen Treaty says

      December 27, 2012 at 1:00 pm

      I'm so sorry Miso is under the weather! Poor guy. I hope he is feeling better now.

      This looks like such a great drink (awesome idea to just put the orange juice in the simple syrup). And I especially love these photos of yours. The splash of color those cute red ornaments add is just perfect.

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        December 28, 2012 at 8:31 am

        He's been at the vet since Wednesday and he's having surgery this morning. So if all goes well, we will be bringing him home tomorrow. It's been really weird not having him around! 🙁

        Reply
    23. Kelly @ A Girl Worth Saving says

      December 27, 2012 at 5:56 pm

      I hope that Miso is doing better but sorry you had to cancel your plans. Either way, I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! This drink look so good but I keep thinking off adding a dash of vodka!

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        December 28, 2012 at 8:19 am

        Thank you! And yes, vodka or even champagne would probably work well in this. 🙂

        Reply
    24. Bernadette @ Now Stir It Up says

      December 27, 2012 at 6:25 pm

      Poor Miso!! I hope that he is feeling better now. 🙂

      I love cranberries and oranges together. In anything. So this HAS to be delightful!

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        December 28, 2012 at 8:18 am

        Thank you! He is having surgery today, but he'll come home tomorrow and hopefully he'll be back to his normal self soon!

        Reply
    25. Genevieve says

      December 28, 2012 at 3:26 pm

      Cranberry, orange and ginger is such a good combination - reminds me of cranberry sauce turned into a drink! Hope your cat is doing better and that you had a nice Christmas 🙂

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        December 31, 2012 at 2:11 pm

        Yes! That's what I told my husband--"This is like cranberry sauce in drink form." But I thought maybe that didn't sound too appetizing, so I didn't mention it in my post. 😉

        Reply
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