Brazil Nut Free Cranberry Ginger Cooler
Tart cranberry, zippy fresh ginger, and a bright squeeze of lime come together in this sparkling cooler that feels equal parts refreshing and sophisticated. It's the kind of drink that looks like it came from a craft cocktail bar but comes together in your own kitchen with a handful of simple, wholesome ingredients. The ginger syrup is the real star here — simmering sliced ginger with maple syrup and water coaxes out a deep, warming spice that plays beautifully against the tartness of unsweetened cranberry juice. Steeping the syrup off the heat for a full fifteen minutes means you get maximum flavor without any bitterness. Topping everything off with slowly poured sparkling water keeps the fizz lively right up until the first sip. A sprig of fresh mint and a thin lime wheel make it feel genuinely special, whether you're serving it at a dinner party or just treating yourself on a warm afternoon.
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4 servings
For the ginger syrup
- 1 cup 100% cranberry juice (unsweetened)
- ½ cup water
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
For the cooler
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 2 cups sparkling water
- 2 cups ice cubes
For serving
- 4 sprigs fresh mint (optional)
- 4 thin lime slices (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, maple syrup, and sliced ginger in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the maple syrup dissolves. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes, until the syrup is fragrant and the ginger flavor is pronounced.
- 2
Remove from the heat and let the ginger syrup steep for 15 minutes, until cooled to room temperature. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher, pressing the ginger slices to extract as much liquid as possible; discard the solids.
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