Cranberry Cucumber Company

Cranberry gives this a tart backbone, cucumber adds freshness, and lime makes the finish brighter. There isn’t much natural softness unless your cranberry juice is sweetened. Thin cucumber slices release more flavor than thick wedges, so let them sit with the juice briefly before adding bubbles. This is a clean, sharp drink rather than a sweet pink cooler. Dilute a little more if the cranberry is stronger than you expected.

Ingredients

• 5 oz Sparkling water
• 2 oz Cranberry juice
• 4 slice Cucumber
• 1/2 oz Lime 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

Lime · a little vitamin C

Lime contributes a little vitamin C for collagen formation for healthy skin; cranberry brings a sharp berry edge in this recipe.

Cranberry with a little lift

The cranberry brings a sharp berry edge, alongside cucumber and lime; the chilled carbonated mixer adds a crisp texture to that pairing.