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)

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

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. 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

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

Originally published as Hot Cranberry Citrus Drink in Taste of Home December/January 2002

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jmrssr

Mar 4, 2014

I don't usually review recipes, but felt I had to do something to balance the 1 star comment. This is my go-to holiday and cold-day party drink. It's not overly sweet like cider can be, and I like it because it's different (and a pretty color). Do try!
oakwood1840

Dec 21, 2009

This had no flavor...I had to add other juices and sugar. It's a lot of work and quite a disappointment.
FACSteacher

Dec 7, 2009

This is a favorite of our family around the holidays. Warms you from the inside out with great flavor!
t1clarke

Dec 7, 2008

I love this drink, especially on a cold day!