Mediterranean Diet Friendly Cranberry Ginger Mocktail
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2 servings
For the ginger syrup
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
Chef's tipUse the same amount; honey is a little thicker and slightly sweeter. - 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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