Rice Free Cranberry Orange Sparkling Cooler
Bright, tangy, and beautifully fizzy, this sparkling cooler is the kind of drink that feels special without requiring any effort at all. Fresh-squeezed orange juice brings natural sweetness, while unsweetened cranberry juice adds a bold, tart punch that keeps things from tipping into cloying territory. A splash of lime juice sharpens everything up, and maple syrup ties it all together with a subtle, earthy sweetness that works far better than plain sugar. Pouring the sparkling water slowly down the side of the glass is the small trick that keeps every sip lively and effervescent right to the bottom. It's naturally free of grains and starches — every ingredient here is straightforwardly fruit-based or plant-derived, so there's nothing hidden to second-guess. Dress it up with an orange slice and a sprig of fresh mint and it looks like something you'd order at a nice brunch spot. This one is equally at home at a holiday table or a lazy weekend afternoon.
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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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