Dairy Free Cranberry Orange Sparkling Cooler
This sparkling cooler is the kind of drink that looks like it came from a fancy brunch spot but comes together in minutes with just a handful of real ingredients. Fresh-squeezed orange juice, tart unsweetened cranberry juice, and a splash of lime create a bright, layered flavor that feels genuinely refreshing — not cloying or artificial. Maple syrup does the sweetening here, dissolving right into the juice base so every sip is perfectly balanced. Since everything in this recipe is naturally plant-based, there's zero need to scan labels for hidden dairy or swap anything out — it just works as written. Pouring the sparkling water slowly down the side of the glass is a small but satisfying trick that keeps the fizz alive all the way to the last sip. Dress each glass with an orange slice and a sprig of fresh mint and it's instantly party-ready, whether you're serving it at a holiday table or just treating yourself on a slow weekend morning.
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4 servings
- 1 cup fresh orange juice (from about 3 medium oranges), chilled
- 1 cup 100% cranberry juice (unsweetened, no added fruit juices), chilled
- 4 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
For serving
- ice cubes, for serving
- 4 thin orange slices, for garnish (optional)
- fresh mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the orange juice, cranberry juice, maple syrup, and lime juice in a pitcher and stir until the maple syrup is fully dissolved.
- 2
Fill four tall glasses with ice. Pour the juice mixture evenly over the ice, filling each glass about halfway.
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