Cranberry Juice Cocktail (Printable)
A sweet-tart cranberry and citrus drink, ideal for cooling refreshment or as a mixer.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
02 - 1 medium orange, juiced (about 1/3 cup)
→ Sweetener
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
→ Liquids
04 - 4 cups water
→ Optional
05 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for extra tartness)
# How To Make It:
01 - In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until cranberries burst and sugar dissolves, about 7 to 10 minutes.
02 - Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing solids to extract all liquid. Discard solids.
03 - Add orange juice, lemon juice if using, and remaining 2 cups of water to the pitcher. Stir thoroughly to blend.
04 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve chilled over ice.
# Tips from dashanddishes:
01 -
- It feels like sharing a secret with a friend how easy it is to make a vibrant, homemade juice with just a few simple ingredients
- This recipe quickly became a favorite because it’s both refreshingly tart and easily customizable to taste
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- Don't rush the simmering step; letting the cranberries fully burst releases flavor and natural pectin that gives the juice a lovely texture
- Straining well is key for a smooth drink with no pulp or seeds, making every sip pleasant
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- Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent burning the fruit mixture while simmering
- Squeezing the orange and lemon fresh each time truly lifts the flavor beyond bottled juice