Cinnamon Cranberry Spritzer Holiday Cocktail
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This delightful Cinnamon Cranberry Spritzer is a delicious way to celebrate the holiday season. This drink features the classic flavor combination of cranberry, orange, and cinnamon. Add a little vodka for a fun adults-only treat, or skip it for a pleasant mocktail everyone can enjoy. Cheers!
What You’ll Need
- Small Saucepan
- Large Glass Bowl
- Fine Mesh Strainer
Ingredients
- 1 c. Fresh or Frozen Cranberries
- ¼ c. Honey
- ½ c. Water
- 4 Cinnamon Sticks
- 3 c. Unsweetened Cranberry Juice
- 2 medium Oranges, each cut into 8 wedges
- Optional: ½ c. Vodka
- 3 c. Sparkling Water
Optional Garnish
- Additional Cinnamon Sticks
- 6 long Rosemary Sprigs, lower leaves removed, and threaded with fresh cranberries
Instructions
Prep time: 5 minutes, plus chill time
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves: 6
- Add cranberries, honey, water, 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 or overnight.
- Once thoroughly chilled, remove from the refrigerator and firmly squeeze each orange wedge into the bowl to capture the juice before discarding. Strain the 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.
The Cinnamon Cranberry Spritzer is the perfect holiday cocktail that marries the sweetness of cranberry with the warmth of cinnamon, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that epitomize the holiday spirit. It’s a versatile drink that can be enjoyed as a mocktail by omitting the vodka, making it suitable for guests of all ages.
Cinnamon Cranberry Spritzer
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh or Frozen Cranberries
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 1/2 cup Water
- 4 Cinnamon Sticks
- 3 cups Unsweetened Cranberry Juice
- 2 Medium Oranges, each cut into 8 wedges
- 3 cups Sparkling Water
- 1/2 cup Vodka (optional)
- 6 Long Rosemary Sprigs, lower leaves removed and threaded with fresh cranberries (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Add cranberries, honey, water, and cinnamon sticks to a small saucepan and place over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, or untilthe honey is melted and the spices are intensely fragrant.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a large glass or another non-reactive bowl. Add cranberry juice, orange wedges, and vodka, if using it. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
- Once thoroughly chilled, remove from refrigerator and firmly squeeze each orange wedge into the bowl to capture the juice before discarding. Strain the 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 extra cinnamon sticks and/or rosemary skewers and serve immediately.
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Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or simply looking to unwind by the fireplace, this delightful concoction will infuse your celebrations with the essence of the season. So, raise your glasses, toast to good times, and savor the Cinnamon Cranberry Spritzer – a holiday cocktail that’s sure to become a cherished tradition for years to come.
Cheers to the holidays and to the joy of sharing good times with family and friends. Happy holidays!
