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Cranberry Beverage Syrup

2 quarts water
3 pounds fresh or frozen cranberries
5 cups sugar
5 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENT FOR CRANBERRY COOLER:
1 liter ginger ale, chilled
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR CRAN-APPLE DRINK:
2 cups apple juice, chilled
2 cups club soda, chilled
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR CRANBERRY-LEMON SPARKLE:
1-1/2 quarts cold water
1-1/2 quarts ginger ale, chilled
1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR CRANBERRY TEA:
2 cups club soda, chilled
2 cups iced tea, chilled

In a Dutch oven, bring the water, cranberries, sugar and cinnamon to a boil.
Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until berries pop. Mash slightly with a
potato masher; simmer 5 minutes longer. Strain and discard pulp and cinnamon

Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 25, 2008

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Cranberry Beverage Syrup cont.

sticks. Refrigerate syrup in 2-cup portions for up to 3 days or freeze for up to
3 months. Thaw before using. Yield: 5 batches (about 10 cups total).
To prepare Cranberry Cooler: In a pitcher, combine 2 cups cranberry syrup
and ginger ale. Serve over ice. Yield: 6 servings. To prepare
Cran-Apple Drink: In a pitcher, combine 2 cups cranberry syrup, apple juice
and club soda. Serve over ice. Yield: 6 servings. To prepare
Cranberry-Lemonade Sparkle: In a punch bowl, combine water, ginger ale, 4
cups cranberry syrup and lemonade concentrate. Serve over ice. Yield:
18-20 servings. To prepare Cranberry Tea: In a pitcher, combine 2 cups
cranberry syrup, club soda and iced tea. Serve over ice. Yield: 6
servings.

Yield: 6 servings.