Cranberry Ginger Sparkler Cocktail
This Cranberry Ginger Sparkler is a tart, bubbly cocktail with cranberry, ginger, and just enough fizz for any festive occasion. Easy to make and crowd-pleasing for any gathering.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Measuring jigger
- Bar spoon
- Strainer
- Citrus juicer
- Knife and cutting board
- Serving glasses
- Ice cube tray
Ingredients
- 2 oz cranberry juice 100% or unsweetened
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz fresh orange juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup or honey to taste
- 3 oz ginger beer, ginger ale, or ginger kombucha
- 2 oz sparkling wine , omit for mocktail
- ice cubes or frozen cranberries
- fresh cranberries for garnish
- mint leaves or rosemary sprig for garnish
- fresh ginger slices optional, for extra spice
Instructions
- Fill your shaker with ice cubes.
- Add cranberry juice, lime juice, orange juice, and simple syrup or honey.
- Shake for about 10–15 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled glass with fresh ice or frozen cranberries.
- Top with ginger beer, ginger ale, or ginger kombucha.
- If using, add sparkling wine before the ginger mixer.
- Stir gently with a bar spoon.
- Garnish with cranberries, a lime wedge, mint, or rosemary.
Notes
Use unsweetened cranberry juice for a sharper flavor or cranberry cocktail juice for more sweetness. Serve with ginger beer or ginger ale for a mocktail version.