Vegetarian Cranberry Orange Sparkling Cooler
Bright, tangy, and beautifully fizzy, 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 pitcher and a few glasses. Fresh-squeezed orange juice and unsweetened cranberry juice form a bold, jewel-toned base, balanced by a touch of maple syrup and a bright hit of lime. The result is naturally sweetened and completely plant-based, with no artificial dyes or mystery syrups to worry about. Pouring the sparkling water slowly down the side of the glass is a small but satisfying trick that keeps every sip perfectly effervescent. Garnished with a thin orange slice and a sprig of fresh mint, it's genuinely stunning on a table without any extra effort. This is the kind of refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink that works just as well for a quiet afternoon as it does for a holiday 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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