Artificial Food Coloring Free Cranberry Ginger Infused Water
This infused water is the kind of drink that looks like it came from a spa menu but takes almost no effort to pull together at home. Fresh cranberries, ginger, cucumber, and mint steep together in cold filtered water until every sip is bright, lightly floral, and just a little spicy from the ginger. Lightly crushing the cranberries before adding them is the key move — it coaxes out that gorgeous blush-pink color and tart flavor without turning the whole pitcher into juice. A drizzle of maple syrup is entirely optional, but it rounds out the tartness beautifully if you want a hint of sweetness. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, so there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your glass — no dyes, no artificial flavors, nothing you can't pronounce. It's an easy, elegant swap for store-bought flavored waters or sports drinks that often sneak in synthetic colorings. Make a big batch on Sunday and you'll have a refreshing, naturally beautiful drink ready to pour all week long.
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4 servings
- 2 quarts cold filtered water
- ½ cup fresh cranberries, lightly crushed
- 1 oz fresh ginger (about a 2-inch piece), peeled and thinly sliced
- ½ medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, lightly torn
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the cranberries on a cutting board and press down firmly with the flat side of a knife or the back of a wooden spoon to lightly crush each one — just enough to split the skin and release the juice without fully mashing them.
- 2
Add the crushed cranberries, sliced ginger, cucumber slices, and torn mint leaves to a large pitcher. Drizzle in the maple syrup, if using.
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