Farmhouse Holiday Cranberry Sipper
Cozy up this holiday season with the Farmhouse Holiday Cranberry Sipper, a festive and fragrant drink that’s perfect for warming chilly evenings or delighting guests at your holiday gatherings. This mulled cranberry and apple cider blend combines the tartness of cranberry juice with the sweetness of apple cider, gently infused with the warm spices of cinnamon, cloves, and star anise. Maple syrup or honey adds a subtle sweetness, while fresh orange slices and optional garnishes of cranberries and rosemary create an elegant, rustic presentation. Ready in just 30 minutes, this hot spiced beverage is the ultimate holiday treat for savoring comforting seasonal flavors. Add this wholesome, crowd-pleasing recipe to your holiday menu—it’s sure to be a hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups cranberry juice
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 cup water
- 1 whole orange
- 0.5 cup fresh cranberries (optional, for garnish)
- 3 sticks cinnamon sticks
- 6 pieces whole cloves
- 2 pieces star anise
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey)
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary sprigs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large saucepan, combine the cranberry juice, apple cider, and water.
Slice the orange into thin rounds and add them to the saucepan.
Stir in the cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.
Add the maple syrup (or honey) and stir to dissolve. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
Remove the saucepan from heat. Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise from the mixture.
Ladle the warm sipper into mugs or heatproof glasses. Garnish with fresh cranberries and a sprig of rosemary, if desired, for a festive presentation.
Serve immediately and enjoy the comforting, spiced flavors of the season.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
880 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.1 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 104 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 211.1 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.4 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 134.9 g | ||
| Protein | 4.3 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 376 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1847 mg | 39% | |
*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.
