Cranberry
Pear Spritz
with Cranberry Pear Balsamic
A recipe from Michelle. Seltzer, a splash of Cranberry Pear Balsamic, lime and frozen cranberries. It's bubbly, a little tart and ready in five minutes.
Michelle mixes this one by the pitcher when friends come over for the holidays. Everyone gets something festive in their glass, whether they're drinking or not.
Plain seltzer gets a quarter cup of our Cranberry Pear White Balsamic, and it turns pink, fruity and a little tart. Lime and frozen cranberries go in next. The cranberries keep it cold and make every glass look like a party.
Why Balsamic in a Drink?
A mocktail made with juice alone can taste flat. A splash of balsamic adds the acidity and depth that make a drink feel finished, without making it too sweet. Cranberry Pear brings bright cranberry up front and soft pear at the end.
The Whole Flavor
Cranberry Pear White Balsamic
Sweet and tart at the same time. Beyond drinks, try it in a vinaigrette for a winter salad, brushed on roast chicken or turkey, or drizzled over a cheese board.
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Cranberry Pear Spritz
One pitcher, five minutes, no cooking.
Ingredients
- 4 cups plain seltzer or sparkling water, cold
- 1/4 cup Cranberry Pear White Balsamic, plus more to taste
- 1 to 2 limes, cut into wedges or wheels
- 1 cup frozen cranberries
- Simple syrup or ginger syrup, optional
- Lots of ice
Instructions
- Pour the seltzer and the Cranberry Pear Balsamic into a large pitcher and stir gently.
- Add the lime pieces and frozen cranberries. The cranberries keep it cold and look great floating in the glass.
- Taste and add a little more balsamic if you want it brighter. For a sweeter spritz, stir in some simple syrup or ginger syrup.
- Fill glasses with ice and pour. Spoon a few cranberries and a lime wheel into each glass.
Make It a Cocktail
Add about 3/4 cup of vodka or gin to the pitcher, or split it between the two. Pour it over lots of ice and add a little more balsamic to taste. Must be 21 or older. Please enjoy responsibly.
Make It Your Own
Ginger syrup gives it a little warmth for winter. A few fresh rosemary sprigs in the pitcher look like tiny pine branches. Swap the lime for orange slices for a softer, sweeter spritz.
Questions We Get About This One
Can I make it ahead?
Mix the balsamic, fruit and any syrup ahead and keep it in the fridge. Add the seltzer right before serving so it stays bubbly.
How do I turn it into a cocktail?
Add about 3/4 cup of vodka or gin to the pitcher, or split it between the two. Serve it over lots of ice and add more balsamic to taste.
What can I use instead of seltzer?
Club soda or any unflavored sparkling water works. Lemon-lime or lime sparkling water adds a little extra citrus.
Do the cranberries have to be frozen?
Frozen cranberries double as ice cubes, so they're the easiest choice. Fresh cranberries work too, but add more ice.
Keep a bottle of Cranberry Pear Balsamic next to the sparkling water. A tablespoon in a single glass of seltzer makes a quick spritz any night of the week.
Come taste before you buy.
Stop by our Glen Ellyn store to try Cranberry Pear Balsamic before you mix Michelle’s spritz at home.
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