Kick off your holiday festivities with Cranberry-Tangerine Christmas Cooler, an irresistibly refreshing and subtly sweet non-alcoholic drink that captures the essence of the Christmas spirit. This delightful beverage blends the tangy tartness of cranberries with the sun-kissed sweetness of tangerines, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Along with this signature cooler, discover a collection of equally enticing recipes that are sure to make your holiday gathering a memorable one. From the classic Ambrosia Salad, a symphony of creamy pineapple and tangy citrus, to the decadent White Chocolate Peppermint Bark, a festive treat combining the richness of white chocolate with the invigorating coolness of peppermint, these recipes offer a delightful array of flavors and textures to suit every palate. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey filled with holiday cheer and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
CRANBERRY-TANGERINE CHRISTMAS COOLER
Categories Fruit Juice Non-Alcoholic Christmas Cranberry Lime Tangerine Bon Appétit Drink
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine cranberry juice and tangerine juice in large pitcher. Add lime juice and stir to blend. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
- Cut thin slice off tops and bottoms of tangerines. Cut each horizontally into three 1/4- to 1/3-inch-thick rounds. Divide cooler among 6 tall glasses. Garnish with tangerine rounds and serve.
CRANBERRY COOLER
This Cranberry Cooler recipe is a refreshing and delicious mocktail made with just a handful of ingredients that will have you feeling festive in no time!
Provided by Rebecca Hubbell
Categories Beverage
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a cocktail shaker, combine concentrate, simple syrup, extract, and ice and give it a couple shakes. Evenly seperate between two 8 oz. glasses.
- Top off with club soda.
- Garnish with sugared cranberries and a sprig of rosemary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 10 mg, Sugar 20 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CRANBERRY ALMOND CHOCOLATE BARS WITH TANGERINE ZEST
Provided by Dave Lieberman
Categories dessert
Time 1h25m
Yield about 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Line a 13 by 9-inch baking pan with aluminum foil.
- Lay out almond slivers on baking sheet. Bake in oven until light brown, shaking the baking pan occasionally to mix them around, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Melt the chocolate morsels in a double boiler over low heat. Mix in the cranberries, almond slivers and tangerine zest.
- Pour into prepared pan. Smooth the chocolate mixture out into an even layer. Cool to room temperature and then refrigerate until hard, at least 1 hour. Use a knife to break up chocolate into jagged, varied sized bars.
CRANBERRY TANGERINE CONSERVE
Provided by Ruth Cousineau
Categories Condiment/Spread Side Thanksgiving Quick & Easy Dinner Cranberry Tangerine Gourmet Fat Free Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes about 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Remove a 4-by 1-inch strip of zest from 1 tangerine with a sharp vegetable peeler (preferably Y-shaped), then scrape off any white pith from strip. Squeeze 1/3 cup juice from tangerines.
- Bring juice, zest strip, and remaining ingredients to a boil in a heavy medium saucepan, stirring until sugar has dissolved, then simmer, uncovered, until berries have burst, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely. Discard zest before serving if desired.
CHRISTMAS CRANBERRIES
Bourbon adds bite to this holiday standby, packed in a small heavy-duty glass storage container with a tight-fitting lid. Wrap in a vintage tea towel or cloth napkin, cinch with ribbon and adorn with small ornaments. -Becky Jo Smith, Kettle Falls, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 50m
Yield 4 half-pints.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice and bourbon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until berries pop and mixture has thickened, 18-22 minutes., Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and orange zest. Ladle hot mixture into 4 hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 15 minutes. Remove jars and cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
CRANBERRY COOLER
I am a retired assistant luncheon manager for an elementary school. In addition to serving lunches, we were often called upon to serve refreshments for school meetings and other occasions. Everyone always enjoyed this cranberry punch. -Carolyn Griffin, Macon, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 5m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a pitcher, combine the juices, sugar and extract. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Just before serving, stir in ginger ale.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 15mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (70g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CRANBERRY-TANGERINE CHRISTMAS COOLER
Steps:
- Wednesday, December 24, 2008 Combine cranberry juice and tangerine juice in large pitcher. Add lime juice and stir to blend. (Can be made one day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) To serve, divide the juice mixture among six glasses and add a splash of ginger ale or champagne. For garnish, cut a thin slice off tops and bottoms of tangerine or lime. Continue to cut each horizontally into three 1/4- to 1/3-inch-thick rounds. Merry Christmas to all!!
CRANBERRY-TANGERINE CHRISTMAS COOLER
Steps:
- Combine cranberry juice and tangerine juice in large pitcher. Add lime juice and stir to blend. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Cut thin slice off tops and bottoms of tangerines. Cut each horizontally into three 1/4- to 1/3-inch-thick rounds. Divide cooler among 6 tall glasses. Garnish with tangerine rounds and serve.
CRANBERRY TANGERINE COOLER
This refreshing, sunrise-tinted juice can be blended and chilled one day ahead. Perfect for a holiday brunch or warm summer night!
Provided by DuChick
Categories Punch Beverage
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine cranberry juice and tangerine juice in large pitcher.
- Add lime juice and stir to blend. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
- Cut thin slice off tops and bottoms of tangerines.
- Cut each horizontally into three 1/4- to 1/3-inch-thick rounds.
- Divide cooler among 6 tall glasses.
- Garnish with tangerine rounds and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.4, Fat 0.3, Sodium 5.5, Carbohydrate 36.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 30.4, Protein 0.3
CRANBERRY CAKE WITH TANGERINE FROSTING
Sugary cranberries and candied citrus dress up to this smartly elegant cake. It's my favorite Christmas dessert for its sheer wow factor. &mdashSandy Gaulitz, Spring, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Line the bottoms of 2 greased 8-in. square or 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Beat in vanilla., In another bowl, mix 4 cups flour, baking powder and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. In a large bowl, toss cranberries with remaining flour; fold into batter., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake at 400° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks; remove parchment. Cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar, tangerine juice and zest. Spread between cake layers and over top and sides of cake. Refrigerate, covered, until serving., If desired, top with sugared cranberries, candied tangerines and sprinkles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 572 calories, Fat 22g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 524mg sodium, Carbohydrate 89g carbohydrate (58g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
Tips:
- For a refreshing twist, freeze cranberries and tangerine segments beforehand and add them to the cooler just before serving.
- If you don't have fresh cranberries, you can use frozen unsweetened cranberries. Just thaw them before using.
- To make a non-alcoholic version of this cooler, simply omit the vodka.
- For a sweeter cooler, add more cranberry juice or simple syrup to taste.
- Garnish your cooler with fresh cranberries, tangerine slices, or rosemary sprigs for a festive touch.
Conclusion:
The Cranberry-Tangerine Christmas Cooler is a delicious and refreshing holiday cocktail that is perfect for any festive gathering. With its vibrant red and orange colors, it is sure to add some cheer to your holiday party. This cooler is also very easy to make, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the company of your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a festive and delicious holiday cocktail, give the Cranberry-Tangerine Christmas Cooler a try. You won't be disappointed!
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