Northern Woods Cranberry Spruce Spritz
This wild-foraged inspired spritz combines tart cranberry juice and fragrant spruce tips (or rosemary) for a refreshing, woodland-scented sparkling drink—perfect for sipping around the fire pit.
Equipment
- water bottle or pitcher
- muddler or spoon
Ingredients
- 2 cups cranberry juice unsweetened or lightly sweetened
- 4 sprigs fresh spruce tips or rosemary
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey, to taste
- 2 cups sparkling water chilled
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Gently bruise spruce tips or rosemary with the back of a spoon to release aroma.
- In a pitcher, combine cranberry juice, lemon juice, and maple syrup. Stir well.
- Add sparkling water and ice, then add the spruce tips and stir gently.
- Pour into glasses and serve with a sprig for garnish.
Notes
Spruce tips can be foraged in spring (ensure proper identification) or sub with rosemary. Chill the spritz using creek water or in a cooler for best results.