Gelatin Free Cranberry Ginger Infused Water
This infused water is the kind of drink that looks like it came from a fancy spa but takes almost no effort to pull together at home. Tart cranberries, zippy fresh ginger, cool cucumber, and bright mint all steep together in cold filtered water until every sip is fragrant and beautifully flushed with pink. Lightly crushing the cranberries before adding them is the secret move here — it coaxes out the juice and color without turning the whole pitcher into a murky mess. A drizzle of maple syrup is completely optional, but it rounds out the tartness in the most subtle, natural way if you want just a hint of sweetness. Because everything in this pitcher is whole, fresh, and plant-based, there's zero need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additives that can sneak into flavored drinks and store-bought infusions. It's gorgeous poured over ice with a few pieces of fruit and cucumber tumbling into the glass, making it as pretty to look at as it is refreshing to drink.
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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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