Turmeric Free Cranberry Ginger Cooler
Tart cranberry, zippy fresh ginger, and bright lime come together in this sparkling cooler that feels like something you'd order at a fancy brunch spot — except you made it yourself in about twenty minutes. The ginger syrup is the real star here: simmering sliced ginger with maple syrup and water coaxes out a warm, aromatic depth that bottled ginger ale simply can't match. Once it's strained and combined with unsweetened cranberry juice and fresh lime juice, the base is bold, tangy, and just sweet enough. Topping it with sparkling water gives every glass a satisfying fizz that makes this feel genuinely festive. Every single ingredient in this drink is naturally free of the yellow spice that sneaks into so many store-bought beverages, wellness shots, and flavored syrups — so you can sip without second-guessing the label. A sprig of fresh mint and a thin lime wheel on the rim take it from casual to company-worthy in seconds. It's the kind of drink that disappears fast, so you might want to double the batch.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!