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Candied Cran-Apple Matcha Spritz

Bright, bubbly, and ready for the season, this matcha spritz pairs spiced cranberry-apple syrup with crisp club soda and Tenzo matcha, finished with candied cranberries. It’s a cranberry matcha recipe with a tart twist and plenty of holiday cheer.

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Ingredients:

Spiced Cran-Apple Syrup | Batch

½ cup cranberries
15 fl oz 1883 Red Apple Syrup
1 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp ground allspice
1 tsp ground star anise

Candied Cranberry Garnish | Batch

Whole cranberries
5 fl oz 1883 Red Apple Syrup
20 g granulated sugar

Matcha Spritz | Per Serving

4 g Tenzo matcha powder
40 g water
1½ fl oz prepared cran-apple syrup
10 fl oz club soda
Ice
Candied cranberries, for garnish

Directions:

STEP 1 — PREPARE THE CRAN-APPLE SYRUP

In a saucepan, combine ½ cup cranberries, 15 fl oz 1883 Red Apple Syrup, ground cloves, allspice, and star anise. Gently crush the cranberries and whisk until incorporated. Refrigerate for 2 hours to infuse, then strain.

STEP 2 — PREPARE THE CANDIED CRANBERRIES

In a container, coat whole cranberries with 5 fl oz 1883 Red Apple Syrup and 20 g granulated sugar. Toss until evenly coated and place in the freezer.

STEP 3 — BUILD THE SPRITZ

Fill a serving glass with ice. Add 1½ fl oz prepared cran-apple syrup and 10 fl oz club soda. Stir gently to incorporate.

STEP 4 — PREPARE THE MATCHA

Whisk 4 g Tenzo matcha with 40 g water until smooth.

STEP 5 — LAYER & GARNISH

Slowly pour prepared matcha over the cran-apple soda to create a layered presentation. Finish with candied cranberries.