Cranberry Spritzers

These cranberry spritzers are tart, lightly sweet, bubbly, and finished with a Florida Pure Sea Salt rim. Fresh cranberries blend with honey and water to create a simple cranberry puree, then each drink is mixed with vodka, sparkling water, lime, and ice. The sea salt rim gives the spritzer a crisp cocktail-style finish and balances the cranberry’s sharpness. Serve these for holiday gatherings, brunch, New Year’s parties, or warm-weather entertaining when you want a bright red drink that can easily become a mocktail by skipping the vodka.

INGREDIENTS

-1½ cups fresh cranberries
-¼ cup water
-2 tbsp honey
-1½ oz vodka, per drink
-Florida Pure Sea Salt
-Fresh lime, cut into wedges, optional
-Sparkling water
-Ice

Why Florida Pure Sea Salt Works on a Cranberry Spritzer Rim

Florida Pure Sea Salt works well as a cocktail rim because it adds clean salinity without distracting from cranberry, lime, honey, or sparkling water. The salt makes the tart cranberry flavor feel brighter, yet balanced, and gives each sip a more finished edge. Rub the glass with lime before salting so the rim holds evenly, and use a light hand so the drink stays refreshing.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Put cranberries in a blender. Add 2 tbsp honey and ¼ cup water.
2. Blend until a puree forms, adding more water if necessary. Pour into a bowl.
3. For each cocktail, rim glass with Florida Pure Sea Salt and add ice. Add 1½ oz vodka and two tbsp cranberry puree. Top off with sparkling water and squeeze a lime wedge into glass.
4. Stir gently to combine.

FAQ:

Q: Can I make cranberry spritzers without alcohol?

A: Yes. Skip the vodka and use extra sparkling water, cranberry juice, or a nonalcoholic spirit.

Q: Can I make the cranberry puree ahead?

A: Yes. Make it up to 2 days ahead and refrigerate until ready to mix drinks.

Q: What salt works best for the rim?

A: Florida Pure Sea Salt or try Lime Infused Sea Salt if you want a brighter citrus finish.