Spiced Cranberry Spritzer Recipe

This delightful cranberry spritzer recipe is a delicious way to celebrate the holiday season. Here, the classic flavor combination of cranberry, orange, and cinnamon is complemented by the unexpected addition of cumin. Add a little vodka for a fun adults-only treat, or skip it for a pleasant mocktail everyone can enjoy. Cheers!

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1 Spiced Cranberry Spritzer

1.1 Equipment

1.2 Ingredients 1x2x3x

1.3 Instructions

1.4 Notes

1.5 Nutrition

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Spiced Cranberry Spritzer

This delightful beverage is a delicious way to celebrate the holiday season. Here, the classic flavor combination of cranberry, orange, and cinnamon is complemented by the unexpected addition of cumin. Add a little vodka for a fun adults-only treat, or skip it for a pleasant mocktail everyone can enjoy. Cheers!

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Chill Time: 6 hrs

Total Time 6 hrs 15 mins

Course Drinks

Servings 6 servings

Calories 193 kcal

Equipment

Dutch Oven

Citrus Press

Fine Mesh Strainer

Herb Prep Set

Wooden Spoon

Measuring Cups

Measuring Spoons

Ingredients

  

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• 1 c. fresh or frozen cranberries
• ¼ c. honey
• ½ c. water
• 2 Tbsp. whole cumin seeds
• 4 cinnamon sticks
• 3 c. unsweetened cranberry juice
• 2 medium organic oranges each cut into 8 wedges
• 3 c. sparkling water
• ½ c. vodka (optional)
• additional cinnamon sticks (optional)
• 6 long rosemary sprigs, lower leaves removed, and threaded with fresh cranberries (optional)

Instructions

 

• Add cranberries, honey, water, cumin seeds, and cinnamon sticks to a small saucepan and place over medium heat.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, or until the honey is melted and the spices are intensely fragrant.
• Remove from heat and transfer to a large glass or other non-reactive bowl.
• Add cranberry juice, orange wedges, and vodka, if using.
• Refrigerate for several hours to overnight.
• Once thoroughly chilled, remove from refrigerator and firmly squeeze each orange wedge into the bowl to capture the juice before discarding.
• Strain mixture with a fine-mesh strainer and discard the solids.
• To serve, fill serving glasses with ice and add enough of the seasoned cranberry juice mixture to fill each glass about 1/3 full.
• Top off each glass with sparkling water and stir to combine.
• Taste and sweeten with additional honey, if desired.
• Garnish with cinnamon sticks and/or rosemary skewers and serve immediately.

Notes

Nutrition

Calories: 193kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 38mgPotassium: 302mgFiber: 5gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 238IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 105mgIron: 4mg

Keyword Christmas, Cranberries, Easy, Holidays, Quick, Winter

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