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Spiced Cranberry Spritzers w/ Blood Oranges & Candied Rosemary

Celebrate the holiday season with these Spiced Cranberry Spritzers with Blood Oranges and Candied Rosemary. A marriage of homemade cranberry jam,  spicy ginger beer and sparkling, non-alcoholic Rosé makes this a flavorful, festive mocktail  that's easy to make and refreshingly delicious. 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Drinks, Vegan Beverages
Cuisine: All
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 63kcal
Author: Deborah
Cost: $12

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh cranberries
  • ½ cup raw agave nectar
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary + more for serving
  • 1 tablespoon cardamom pods
  • 2 tablespoon fresh orange rind
  • pinch Himalayan pink sea salt
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 bottle non-alcoholic Rosé wine I used Welch's Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Grape Juice Cocktail
  • ½ cup cranberry juice I used sugar-free
  • 4 ginger beers
  • 2 medium blood oranges substitute regular oranges if you can't fine
  • 2 tablespoon vegan sugar for candied rosemary (see recipe below)

Instructions

  • First, make the cranberry jam/syrup by combining cranberries, agave nectar, rosemary, cardamom pods, orange rind, sea salt and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to boil over high heat. Continue to boil for 5 minutes or until cranberries start to burst and form a thick, jam-like consistency. Remove from heat & allow to cool. Remove cardamom pods and rosemary. 
  • In a large pitcher or punch bowl, add the cooled cranberry jam, non-alcoholic Rosé wine and cranberry juice. Give it a quick stir, then pour in the ginger beer. Add sliced blood oranges and serve chilled over ice. Garnish with a slice of blood orange and a sprig of Candied Rosemary (see recipe below for how to make). 

How to Make Candied Rosemary

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking sheet. Run fresh sprigs of rosemary under a gentle stream of water. Place on baking sheet and sprinkle vegan sugar on all sides. Allow to air dry overnight or place in oven on 350 degrees  Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius) for 10 minutes. Remove and allow to cool before using as garnish.  

Notes

  • Remove cardamom pods and rosemary from cranberry jam before adding to pitcher. My bad, because I only removed the cardamom and am still picking rosemary out of my teeth!
  • You can substitute any sparkling juice or wine for the Welch's Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Rosé Grape Drink Cocktail.
  • This recipe was inspired by an alcoholic version over at  HalfBakedHarvest.com. My boyfriend and I don't drink, so I decided to put a non-alcoholic spin on her recipe and am so glad I did.
  • Be sure to stir pitcher from bottom before serving to ensure each glass gets some of the cranberry jam that naturally settles to the bottom. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.2mg