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Keto Cranberry Lemon Spritzer

Keto Cranberry Lemon Spritzer for a Festive Refreshing Twist

The Keto Cranberry Lemon Spritzer is a refreshing, low-carb drink perfect for festive gatherings, balancing tart cranberries and zesty lemon without the sugar overload.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 glasses
Course: Drinks
Calories: 50

Ingredients
  

For the Cranberry Base
  • 2 cups Fresh Organic Cranberries These provide tartness essential for a vibrant spritzer.
  • 1/2 cup Low-Carb Sweetener Balances the tart cranberries; use Dietz Sweet or raw honey.
  • 2 cups Water Crucial for creating the cranberry concentrate.
For the Flavor Boost
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Adds bright acidity key for a refreshing taste.
For the Sparkling Finish
  • to taste Sparkling Mineral Water Adds fizz and lightness.
Optional Garnish
  • to taste Fresh Cranberries or Lemon Slices Enhances flavor profile and presentation.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Fine Mesh Sieve
  • potato masher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, add 2 cups of fresh organic cranberries, 1/2 cup of your chosen low-carb sweetener, and 2 cups of water. Over medium heat, bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.
  2. Reduce the heat to low and let the cranberry mixture simmer for about 10 minutes. Using a potato masher, gently mash the cranberries while they cook to help release more flavor.
  3. Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing down on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible.
  4. Once strained, stir in 1/4 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice into the cranberry concentrate.
  5. In low-ball glasses, add 2 tablespoons of the cranberry-lemon concentrate, fill each glass with ice, and top off with sparkling mineral water.
  6. Garnish each spritzer with a few fresh cranberries or a slice of lemon. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 10gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 3gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover cranberry concentrate in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze in ice cube trays for longer storage.

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