Hot Cranberry Drink Recipe

Warm up your winter with this festive cranberry drink! Inspired by a family Christmas tradition, this cozy beverage is perfect for chilly evenings. Sweet and tart cranberries simmered to perfection – a delicious and easy recipe to make your holidays extra special.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 138.1 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Hot Cranberry Drink

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How to Make Hot Cranberry Drink

  1. Combine 12 ounces of fresh or frozen cranberries, 4 cups of water, 1 cup of sugar, 1 orange (zested and juiced), 2 cinnamon sticks, and a pinch of ground cloves in a large saucepan.
  2. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  3. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries have burst and the liquid has thickened slightly.
  4. Remove from heat and let steep for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. Strain the drink through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove the solids. (Optional: leave some cranberries in for added texture.)
  6. Serve hot in mugs, garnished with an orange slice and a cinnamon stick.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

122g

Fat

0g

Carbs

11g