Low Sodium Cranberry Ginger Mocktail

Total time25 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.9

(25)

Tart cranberry, zesty lime, and a homemade ginger syrup come together in a sparkling drink that feels genuinely festive without a drop of alcohol. The ginger syrup is the secret weapon here — simmering fresh ginger slices with maple syrup and water coaxes out a warm, spicy depth that store-bought mixers simply can't replicate. Unsweetened cranberry juice keeps things bright and a little bold, while fresh lime juice cuts through with just enough citrus punch to balance the sweetness. Because every ingredient is chosen intentionally, there's no need to scan labels for hidden sodium — this one is naturally free of added salt from start to finish. A vigorous shake over ice chills everything down and melds the flavors beautifully before the sparkling water goes in, so you get that satisfying fizz without diluting any of the good stuff. Garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of fresh mint and it looks like something you'd order at a fancy cocktail bar. It's the kind of drink that makes a regular Tuesday feel like a celebration.

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Ingredients

2 servings

For the ginger syrup

1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
3 tbsp maple syrup
3 tbsp water

For the mocktail

1 cup 100% cranberry juice (unsweetened)
3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
1 cup sparkling water, chilled
1 cup ice cubes

For serving

2 lime wedges (optional)
2 sprigs fresh mint (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the sliced ginger, maple syrup, and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the maple syrup dissolves. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3 minutes, until the syrup is fragrant and the ginger has softened slightly.
2
Remove from the heat and let the syrup steep for 10 minutes, then strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a small bowl or jar, pressing the ginger slices to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.

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