Cranberry Grog
Warm up your winter evenings with a cozy mug of Cranberry Grog, a spiced rum cocktail that’s brimming with festive cheer. This holiday-inspired drink combines the tangy brightness of cranberry juice with the soothing warmth of dark rum and a medley of aromatic spices like cinnamon, star anise, and cloves. A splash of freshly squeezed orange juice and zest adds vibrant citrus notes, while a touch of brown sugar lends a gentle sweetness. Simmered to perfection, this grog is a fragrant and inviting treat, perfect for gatherings or quiet nights by the fire. Serve it hot in heatproof mugs, garnished with fresh cranberries and orange slices, for an elegant seasonal touch. Ideal for Christmas parties or cozy winter nights, this Cranberry Grog will quickly become a cherished holiday tradition.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups cranberry juice
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup dark rum
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 large orange
- 6 pieces whole cloves
- 2 sticks cinnamon sticks
- 1 piece star anise
- 0.5 cup fresh cranberries (optional, for garnish)
- 4 slices orange slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Prepare the orange by washing it thoroughly and using a vegetable peeler or sharp knife to peel off large strips of orange zest. Take care to avoid the bitter white pith underneath the peel.
Juice half of the orange and set aside the juice. Cut the other half of the orange into thin slices, which can be used for garnish later.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the cranberry juice, water, brown sugar, orange zest strips, orange juice, whole cloves, cinnamon sticks, and the star anise.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
Once the mixture is simmering, reduce the heat to low and let it continue to simmer gently for about 10 minutes. This allows the spices and orange zest to infuse the liquid.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove the spices and orange zest.
Stir in the dark rum until well combined.
Serve immediately in heatproof mugs or glasses. Garnish with fresh cranberries and orange slices, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1192 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.8 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 86 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 153.8 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.6 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 90.8 g | ||
| Protein | 4.2 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 320 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1439 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
