Warm Spiced Cranberry Juice Cocktail
Embrace the cozy flavors of the season with this Warm Spiced Cranberry Juice Cocktail, a soul-warming beverage that fills your home with the irresistible aroma of holiday spices. Made with tart cranberry juice, sweet apple cider, and a fragrant blend of cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, star anise, and fresh ginger, this mulled drink is elevated by hints of orange, brown sugar, and vanilla. Perfect for entertaining or enjoying on a chilly evening, this easy-to-make recipe takes just 20 minutes and serves up to six. Serve it in heatproof mugs, garnished with fresh cranberries and orange slices, for a festive presentation that’s as inviting as the drink itself. Whether for a family gathering, holiday party, or simple indulgence, this spiced cranberry drink is a comforting, non-alcoholic treat everyone can enjoy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups cranberry juice
- 2 cups apple cider
- 2 pieces cinnamon sticks
- 6 pieces whole cloves
- 2 pieces star anise
- 1 inch (sliced) fresh ginger
- 1 medium (sliced into rounds) orange
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup fresh cranberries (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large saucepan, combine the cranberry juice and apple cider. Place the pan over medium heat.
Add the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, star anise, and sliced fresh ginger to the liquid.
Place the orange slices into the saucepan, reserving a couple of slices for garnish if desired.
Stir in the brown sugar and vanilla extract, ensuring the sugar dissolves completely.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer but do not allow it to boil. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 10-15 minutes to infuse the flavors.
Taste and adjust the sweetness, adding more brown sugar if desired.
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the spices and orange slices.
Serve the warm spiced cranberry juice in heatproof mugs or glasses. Garnish with fresh cranberries and an optional orange slice.
Enjoy immediately!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
805 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.1 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 98 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 188.5 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 116.7 g | ||
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 312 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1787 mg | 38% | |
*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.
