Celery Free Cranberry Ginger Cooler
This vibrant, jewel-toned cooler is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel a little more special — tart cranberry, zippy fresh ginger, and bright lime all come together in a sparkling glass that's as beautiful as it is refreshing. The ginger syrup is the real star here: simmering sliced ginger with water and maple syrup coaxes out a warm, aromatic depth that you just can't get from a bottle. Once strained and combined with unsweetened cranberry juice and fresh lime juice, the base is bold, balanced, and completely irresistible. Topping it all off with sparkling water gives it that satisfying fizz, while optional mint and lime slices make it look like something straight off a restaurant menu. Every single ingredient in this drink is naturally free from celery and celery derivatives, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just straightforward, delicious mixing. It's an ideal mocktail for entertaining, but honestly just as good on a quiet afternoon when you want something a little more exciting than plain water.
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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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