Spiced Lemonade Recipe

A festive twist on a classic! This warming spiced cranberry lemonade, inspired by a 1959 cookbook, is the perfect hot beverage to sip while decorating your Christmas tree. The fragrant blend of spices and tart cranberry juice creates a deliciously unique holiday drink that will delight your senses.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 105.2 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Spiced Lemonade

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How to Make Spiced Lemonade

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of water, 1 cup cranberry juice, 2 cinnamon sticks, 4 whole cloves, 1 star anise, and 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger.
  2. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes to allow the spices to infuse.
  4. Remove from heat and let steep for another 3 minutes.
  5. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, discarding the spices.
  6. Stir in 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or to taste) until completely dissolved.
  7. Add 1 cup of lemonade (freshly squeezed or store-bought).
  8. Gently reheat over low heat if desired. Do not boil.
  9. Pour into mugs and garnish each serving with half an orange slice and a sprig of fresh mint or a green cherry.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

101g

Fat

0g

Carbs

8g