Citrus-Infused Sparkling Ginger Cooler
A lively, invigorating drink combining fresh citrus juices with sparkling water and spicy ginger for a stimulating refreshment. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together fresh orange juice, fresh lime juice, ginger syrup for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 80 calories and feeds 2, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp ginger syrup
- 1 1/2 cups, chilled sparkling water
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 6 leaves, for garnish fresh mint leaves
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large glass or pitcher, combine 1 cup fresh orange juice, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, and 2 tbsp ginger syrup. Stir gently to mix.
- Step 2: Add 1 cup ice cubes to glasses and pour the citrus-ginger mixture over the ice.
- Step 3: Top each glass with 3/4 cup chilled sparkling water and stir gently once to combine.
- Step 4: Garnish each glass with 3 fresh mint leaves and serve immediately for a bracing and vitalizing beverage.
