Best Hot Cranberry Citrus Drink Recipes

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HOT CRANBERRY CITRUS DRINK



Hot Cranberry Citrus Drink image

This lovely rosy drink, with its appealing fresh fruit flavor, is not too sweet or too tart. I sometimes serve this hot beverage at Christmas or at brunch gatherings as an alternative to coffee, tea or cold juice. -Shari Donaldson, Cummings, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 3 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
10 cups water
2 cups orange juice
1 cup sugar
1 cup pineapple juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring cranberries and water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5-7 minutes or until berries pop. Stir in the remaining ingredients; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes. , Strain through cheesecloth; discard pulp and cinnamon sticks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

HOT CRANBERRY CITRUS DRINK



Hot Cranberry Citrus Drink image

A great drink for a holiday Christmas brunch, or served as an alternative to coffee.(Note: if desired, this drink can be prepared ahead, stored in the fridge, and warmed in the microwave, or in a saucepan when ready to serve).

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Beverages

Time 55m

Yield 3 quarts (approx)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12 ounce) package cranberries (v)
2 1/2 quarts water
2 cups orange juice
1 cup sugar (or more if you prefer sweeter)
1 cup pineapple juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 cinnamon sticks (3-inches each)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring cranberries and water to a boil.
  • Reduce heat; simmer 5-7 minutes or until the berries pop.
  • Stir in the remaining ingredients; return to a boil.
  • Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes.
  • Strain through a cheesecloth; discard pulp and cinnamon sticks.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.3, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 21.5, Carbohydrate 109.3, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 93.6, Protein 1.9

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