Hot Cranberry Citrus Drink

Name: Hot Cranberry Citrus Drink
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3 quarts.
Ingredients: 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)

4 reviews

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 30 min.

Makes

3 quarts

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

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Ingredients

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)

Directions

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

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 109 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.

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