Cinnamon Cranberry Spritzer
This delightful beverage 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!
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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 181kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 30mgPotassium: 211mgFiber: 3gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 172IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg
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