Ginger Free Cranberry Orange Sparkling Cooler
Tart cranberry, bright citrus, and a kiss of maple syrup come together in a sparkling drink that feels genuinely festive without any fuss. The combination of fresh-squeezed orange juice and unsweetened cranberry juice gives it a bold, layered flavor that tastes far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. A splash of lime juice sharpens everything up, while the maple syrup rounds out the tartness in the most natural way. Many store-bought sparkling beverages and flavored sodas sneak in ginger as a "warming" note, so mixing your own from scratch is the cleanest way to stay clear of it entirely. Pouring the sparkling water slowly down the side of the glass keeps every sip beautifully fizzy, and the optional orange slice and mint sprig make it look like something you'd order at a nice brunch spot. It comes together in minutes and serves straight from a pitcher, making it just as easy for a quiet afternoon as it is for a crowd.
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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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