Oats Free Cranberry Ginger Cooler
Tart cranberry, zippy fresh ginger, and bright lime come together in a sparkling drink that feels both refreshing and a little sophisticated. The ginger syrup is the real star here — simmering sliced ginger with maple syrup coaxes out a warm, spicy depth that store-bought mixers simply can't replicate. Once you strain that fragrant base and combine it with unsweetened cranberry juice and fresh lime juice, you've got a flavor-packed foundation ready to go. Topping each glass slowly with sparkling water keeps the fizz alive, so every sip has that satisfying effervescence. Every single ingredient in this drink is naturally free from grains and grain-derived additives, so there's zero label-reading stress involved. It's an ideal option for entertaining, since it looks gorgeous with a mint sprig and a lime wheel but comes together with minimal effort. Serve it over plenty of ice and watch it disappear fast.
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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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