Best Festive Cranberry Colada Recipes

FESTIVE CRANBERRY COLADA

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I had to do a lot of coaxing to get this recipe from a chef I knew, but my persistence paid off. Since it contains cranberry juice, it is wonderful at Thanksgiving and Christmas, but I like it on hot days, too. -Susan Kieboam, Amherstburg, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

5 cups cranberry juice
2-1/2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
2-1/2 cups orange juice
1-1/4 cups cream of coconut
Assorted fresh fruit, optional

Steps:

In batches, place all ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. Serve over ice. If desired, garnish with fresh fruit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 5g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 19mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

FESTIVE HOLIDAY CRANBERRY RELISH

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This festive side dish has been in our family for generations. It goes exceptionally well with ham or turkey. A great recipe for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.

Provided by Jon Pierce

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Relish Recipes Cranberry Relish Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package frozen cranberries
2 cups white sugar
½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
¼ cup water
¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 pinch grated orange zest

Steps:

Stir cranberries, sugar, orange juice, water, lime juice, 1 teaspoon orange zest, and lime zest together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook at a simmer until cranberries pop, about 20 minutes. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
Transfer cooled sauce to serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour. Garnish with a pinch of orange zest to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 0.7 mg, Sugar 26.5 g

FESTIVE CRANBERRY DRINK

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Warm or cold? Take your choice of how to serve this colorful autumn beverage. It's such a pretty color, and the spicy sweet-tart flavor is delightful with a meal or snack.-Dixie Terry,Goreville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 3 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
3 quarts water, divided
1-3/4 cups sugar
1 cup orange juice
2/3 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup Red Hots
12 whole cloves

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, combine cranberries and 1 qt. water. Cook over medium heat until berries pop, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat. Strain through a fine strainer, pressing mixture with a spoon; discard skins. Return cranberry pulp and juice to the pan. , Stir in the sugar, juices, Red Hots and remaining water. Place cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Bring up corners of cloth and tie with kitchen string to form a bag; add to juice mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until sugar and Red Hots are dissolved. , Remove from the heat. Strain through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth. Discard spice bag. Serve drink warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 0 protein.