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Warm Cranberry Citrus Drink
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Warm Cranberry Citrus Drink

This Warm Cranberry Citrus Drink is a cozy, vibrant blend of tart cranberries and zesty citrus, perfect for chilly days. In just 28 minutes, you’ll have a steaming mug of ruby-red goodness, bursting with tangy sweetness and a hint of warmth.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 178
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups fresh cranberries
  • 6½ cups water, divided
  • 1½ cups sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • dash of cloves
  • ⅔ cup orange juice
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 4 cinnamon sticks
  • fresh cranberries and orange slices, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Place cranberries and 2 1/2 cups of water in a large saucepan. Bring water to a boil and cook over medium heat until the berries pop (takes about 15-20 minutes).
  2. Strain through a fine sieve (strainer), reserving the juice and discarding the cranberry skins. Pour the juice into a large bowl and set bowl aside.
  3. In a large saucepan, combine the rest of the water (4 cups) and 1 1/2 cups sugar, cinnamon, and cloves. Bring water to a boil and cook until sugar is completely dissolved.
  4. Pour water into bowl with cranberry juice, then add orange juice, lemon juice, and cinnamon sticks. Mix well and serve.
  5. Garnish with fresh cranberries and sliced oranges.

Nutrition

Calories: 178kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 11mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 3gSugar: 41gVitamin A: 70IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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