Spiced Cranberry Spritzer Recipe

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By KayeCee

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!

Spiced Cranberry Spritzer

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 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time: 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course Drinks
Servings 6 servings
Calories 193 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Spiced Cranberry Spritzer

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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