Spiced Cranberry Pear Spritz – Easy Cocktail Recipe

We are deep in the holiday season, which means entertaining and celebrating! Cranberry is a natural go-to Christmas cocktail mixer, and I so loved the Chai Pear Spritz I created for Fall that I’m combining the two! Fall just isn’t a long enough season here in Chicago. This bubbly cocktail is perfect for holiday parties, winter, NYE, or any time you want a festive drink that is light and refreshing. Enjoy!

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Chai Simple Syrup

Masala Chai simple syrup is such a great addition to cocktails because it is an easy way to fuse many different spices. I had friends over while recipe testing who didn’t even like chai and liked the cocktail. If you aren’t a fan of chai, don’t let this scare you, just think of it as cinnamon, ginger, and more pre-mixed! It’s also great to have on hand to add to coffee or anywhere you’d want a flavored sweetener.

Spiced Cranberry Pear Spritz Ingredients

• Chai Tea Bag: Black tea with warm comforting spices. You’ll use this to make the simple syrup.
• Granulated Sugar: In most well-stocked pantries, you’ll use this for the simple syrup and the sugared cranberries.
• Vanilla Extract: The final ingredient in the simple syrup.
• Prosecco: Italian sparkling wine is traditional in a spritz, but feel free to use Champagne too.
• Pear Juice: Unsweetened and pear as the only ingredient.
• Cranberry Juice: Unsweetened and cranberry as the only ingredient.
• Soda Water: Added bubbles and cuts the alcohol which is great if you are having a few at a party.
• Fresh Cranberries: These will be sugared as garnish.
• Fresh Sprig of Rosemary: Pop of color and just a hint of herb.

What Tools Do You Need to Make a Spiced Cranberry Pear Spritz?

• Wine Glasses | A good-sized red wine glass pulls double duty for a spritz.
• Round Ice Cube Tray | Optional, but filled with cranberry juice they won’t water down the cocktail. Plus they’re cute!
• Glass Bottle | If you don’t use all the simple syrup in your cocktail, store it in the refrigerator for 2-4 weeks.

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Spiced Cranberry Pear Spritz Recipe

Servings: 1

Ingredients

CHAI SIMPLE SYRUP:

• 1 cup Granulated Sugar
• 2 Masala Chai Tea Bags
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

COCKTAIL:

• 4 oz. Prosecco
• 1 oz. Simple Syrup
• 1 oz. Pear Juice
• 1 oz. Cranberry Juice (more if you’d like to make cranberry juice ice cubes)
• 1 oz. Soda Water

GARNISH: will make more than needed for one cocktail

• ⅔ cup Fresh Cranberries
• ¼ cup Granulated White Sugar

Directions

1. Add 1 cup of water, 1 cup of sugar, and 2 tea bags to a medium saucepan and bring it to a boil.
2. Once boiling and the sugar has dissolved, turn off the heat, and add the vanilla and fresh cranberries.
3. Allow the tea bags and cranberries to steep for 10 minutes.
4. Remove tea bags and cranberries with a slotted spoon.
5. Place cranberries on parchment paper to dry out at room temperature for about an hour
6. Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature to thicken.
7. Once cranberries are dry, toss with ¼ cup sugar, and set aside.
8. Fill a wine glass ½ way with ice.
9. Add prosecco, pear juice, cranberry juice, and soda water. Garnish with three sugared cranberries and a sprig of fresh rosemary.
10. Enjoy!

Note: The sugared cranberry recipe is adapted from vanillaandbean.com

Tips

• Sugared cranberries can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
• I suggest preparing the sugared cranberries and chai simple syrup in advance.
• Brown sugar can be used in place of granulated sugar for the simple syrup
• If you need some brightness, add a squeeze of lemon juice. I find I don’t need it with the tart cranberries.

More Festive Winter Cocktails:

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