Spice Free Cranberry Orange Sparkling Cooler
Tart cranberry, bright citrus, and a hint of maple come together in this sparkling cooler that feels genuinely festive without a single spice in sight. It's the kind of drink that looks impressive on a table but comes together in minutes — just stir, pour, and top with bubbles. The unsweetened cranberry juice brings bold, natural flavor, while fresh-squeezed orange juice and a splash of lime keep everything lively and balanced. Maple syrup does the sweetening here, so there's no refined sugar and absolutely nothing that could trigger a sensitivity to warming spices or blended seasoning mixes. Pouring the sparkling water slowly down the side of the glass is a small trick that keeps every sip perfectly fizzy from first to last. Dress it up with an orange slice and a sprig of fresh mint, and it's ready to steal the show at any gathering.
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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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