Description
A warm and festive beverage made with cranberry juice, spices, and a hint of citrus, perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cranberry juice
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup honey or sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Orange slices, for garnish (optional)
- Fresh cranberries, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine cranberry juice, orange juice, lemon juice, and honey or sugar.
- Stir in ground cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
- Heat over medium heat until the mixture is hot but not boiling, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
- Strain if desired, then pour into mugs.
- Garnish with orange slices and fresh cranberries if using, and serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness to your preference using honey or sugar.
- For a non-alcoholic version, keep it as is. To make it more festive, add a splash of sparkling water before serving.
- You can prepare this in advance and reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
