Description
Hot Cranberry Sparkler is a festive, warm beverage that combines the tartness of cranberries with a hint of sweetness and warming spices. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings, this drink can be enjoyed as a non-alcoholic mocktail or spiced up with a splash of your favorite liquor.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cranberry juice
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 whole cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Orange slices for garnish
- Cranberries for garnish (optional)
- Sparkling water (optional, for fizz)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine cranberry juice, orange juice, honey or maple syrup, cinnamon stick, cloves, and nutmeg.
- Heat over medium-low heat and simmer gently for 8–10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Do not boil.
- Remove from heat and strain out the cinnamon stick and cloves.
- Pour into mugs. For a sparkling version, add a splash of sparkling water just before serving.
- Garnish with orange slices and cranberries.
Notes
- For a spiked version, add a splash of rum
- Adjust sweetness to taste by adding more honey or maple syrup.
- Can be made ahead and reheated gently before serving.
- For extra warmth, add a slice of fresh ginger while simmering.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Hot Beverage / Mocktail
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American / Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
