Pescatarian Cranberry Ginger Cooler

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.9

(28)

This vibrant, alcohol-free cooler is exactly the kind of drink that makes a warm afternoon feel like a special occasion. Tart unsweetened cranberry juice, zesty fresh lime, and a homemade ginger syrup come together in a way that's bold, refreshing, and just a little bit fancy. The syrup is the real star — simmering ginger slices with maple syrup coaxes out a warm, spicy depth that store-bought mixers simply can't replicate. Once it's strained and chilled, you just combine everything in a pitcher, pour over ice, and top with sparkling water for that satisfying fizz. A sprig of fresh mint and a thin lime wheel make it look like something you'd pay twelve dollars for at a rooftop bar. Since every ingredient here is naturally plant-based and seafood-free, it fits effortlessly into a pescatarian lifestyle without any label-reading stress. Make a double batch for a crowd — it disappears fast.

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Ingredients

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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