Cranberry Clock-Out

Cranberry and orange make a dependable pairing for the end of the day: tart red fruit with a rounder citrus sweetness. Sparkling water gives the juices a lighter texture. Check your cranberry label, because a sweetened blend can need a different balance from pure juice. Stir the juices together first and taste after adding bubbles. You’re looking for both flavors to remain noticeable, rather than a glass that reads as orange with a pink tint.

Ingredients

• 5 oz Sparkling water
• 2 oz Cranberry juice
• 2 oz Orange juice

Make it

1. Add any fruit, herbs, spices, or syrup to a glass and gently press to release flavor.
2. Add the still liquids and ice. Stir to combine.
3. Pour in the sparkling ingredient slowly and stir once. Serve immediately.

Benefits

Orange · a little vitamin C

You get a small vitamin C contribution from orange in the cranberry mixture, supporting normal immune function alongside a familiar sweet-tart citrus flavor.

A sparkling setting for cranberry

Pairing cranberry with orange puts a sharp berry edge into a fizzy glass, with bubbles making the texture part of the pleasure.