Name: New Englander
Total time: PLACEHOLDER
Ingredients: 2 ounces recipe; ¼ ounce lime juice , plus lime twist for garnishing; 6 ounces seltzer , chilled

Yield

Makes 1 nonalcoholic cocktail

Ingredients

2 ounces Cranberry Shrub Syrup

¼ ounce lime juice, plus lime twist for garnishing

6 ounces seltzer, chilled

Test Kitchen Techniques

Ingredients

2 ounces Cranberry Shrub Syrup

¼ ounce lime juice, plus lime twist for garnishing

6 ounces seltzer, chilled

Test Kitchen Techniques

Ingredients

2 ounces Cranberry Shrub Syrup

¼ ounce lime juice, plus lime twist for garnishing

6 ounces seltzer, chilled

Test Kitchen Techniques

Why This Recipe Works

We tested versions of our spirit-free cocktail with additional flavors—ginger, spices, and herbs—but tasters agreed that the bright, fruity flavors of the cranberry syrup were most satisfying when balanced with just the splash of tangy lime juice. The shrub syrup was also sweet enough that we did not need to add any additional sweetener. In a shout-out to our Southern compatriots, we developed a delicious variation using our Peach Shrub Syrup and lemon juice (see "Add a Twist"). And yes, you can make either into an alcoholic cocktail by adding—what else?—vodka.

Instructions

Fill chilled collins glass halfway with ice. Add shrub syrup and lime juice and stir to combine using bar spoon. Add seltzer and, using spoon, gently lift shrub mixture from bottom of glass to top to combine. Top with additional ice and garnish with lime twist. Serve.