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.
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
Instructions
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- Pour water into bowl with cranberry juice, then add orange juice, lemon juice, and cinnamon sticks. Mix well and serve.
- 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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