Black Pepper Free Cranberry Ginger Infused Water
Staying hydrated gets a serious upgrade with this vibrant, fruit-forward infused water that looks as beautiful as it tastes. Lightly crushed cranberries bleed a gorgeous blush pink into the water, while fresh ginger adds a clean, warming zing that builds gently the longer it steeps. Thin cucumber slices and torn mint leaves round everything out with a cool, refreshing finish that makes each sip feel genuinely refreshing rather than just flavored water. For anyone avoiding black pepper — whether due to sensitivity, intolerance, or a strict elimination protocol — this recipe is naturally free of any concern, relying entirely on whole fruits, roots, and herbs to deliver bold flavor. A touch of maple syrup is optional but adds just enough sweetness to make it feel like a treat without tipping into sugary territory. It's the kind of drink that works equally well at a dinner party, a weekend brunch, or just sitting in your fridge as your go-to weekday hydration. Make a big pitcher, let it steep overnight, and pour over ice whenever the mood strikes.
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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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