Description
A delightful recipe for festive Xmas drinks that will warm your heart and cheer your holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cranberry juice
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup sparkling water
- Fresh cranberries for garnish
- Orange slices for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the cranberry juice, orange juice, and apple cider.
- Add the cinnamon stick, nutmeg, and cloves to the pot.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat until it is hot but not boiling.
- Once hot, remove the pot from the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
- Strain the mixture into a serving pitcher to remove the spices.
- Just before serving, add the sparkling water to the pitcher and stir gently.
- Pour the drink into glasses and garnish with fresh cranberries and orange slices.
Notes
- Make sure not to boil the juice mixture to keep the flavors fresh.
- Feel free to adjust the spices to your taste.
- This drink can be made ahead of time and served chilled or warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: xmas drinks, holiday beverages, festive drinks