Best 10 Hot Cranberry Juice Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of homemade hot cranberry juice, a comforting and refreshing beverage perfect for any occasion. With three enticing variations to choose from, this versatile drink can be tailored to your taste preferences. Experience the classic charm of the original hot cranberry juice, savor the zesty twist of the orange-infused version, or embrace the invigorating warmth of the cranberry-ginger blend. Whether you prefer a traditional taste or a burst of citrusy or spicy notes, these recipes offer a delightful symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HOT CRANBERRY CITRUS DRINK



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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 3 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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)

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 109 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

HOT CRANBERRY DRINK



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My mother would brew a batch of this hot drink when any of us children were sick. One sip and we'd instantly feel better! Now I make it for my husband and daughter on dreary winter mornings or anytime they're feeling under the weather.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
6 cups water, divided
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup red-hot candies
7 whole cloves
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, cook cranberries in 2 cups water until they pop. Strain through a fine sieve, reserving juice and discarding skins; set aside. , In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, candies, cloves and remaining water. Cook until candies are dissolved. Add orange and lemon juices and reserved cranberry juice; heat though. Discard cloves. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts :

CRANBERRY HOT TODDY



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Categories     Rum     Alcoholic     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Cranberry     Spice     Spirit     Tangerine     Gourmet     Drink

Yield Makes 16 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 tangerines
1/3 cup whole cloves
3 quarts pure unsweetened cranberry juice
2 cups sugar, or to taste
3 cups amber rum if desired

Steps:

  • Cut tangerines crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick rounds and remove seeds. Stud rind of each tangerine round with 4 or 5 cloves. In a large saucepan, simmer cranberry juice, tangerine rounds, and sugar, covered, 5 minutes. Stir in rum.
  • Serve toddies with clove-studded tangerine rounds in heatproof glasses.

HOT SPICED CRANBERRY CIDER



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Make some memories with the aromas of cinnamon, clove and lemon, mingled with hot apple cranberry cider. If desired, float a fresh lemon slice in each cup.

Provided by Michele O'Sullivan

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cider Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 25

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 quarts apple cider
6 cups cranberry juice
¼ cup packed brown sugar
4 cinnamon sticks
1 ½ teaspoons whole cloves
1 lemon, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a large pot, combine apple cider, cranberry juice, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves and lemon slices. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove cinnamon, cloves, and lemon slices. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 4.6 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

HOT CRANBERRY PUNCH



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With its spicy ingredients, this thirst-quencher packs a hearty harvest punch. Notes June Formanek of Belle Plaine, Iowa, "The beverage is a cinch to brew for a crowd. And whatever is left can be saved and reheated later."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 18-22 servings (about 1 gallon).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bottle (64 ounces) cranberry juice
4 cups water
3-1/2 cups pineapple juice
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon red food coloring, optional
2 cinnamon sticks (3-1/2 inches), broken
1 tablespoon whole cloves
1 tablespoon whole allspice

Steps:

  • In a 24-cup percolator, combine cranberry juice, water, pineapple juice, brown sugar and food coloring if desired. Place the cinnamon sticks, cloves and allspice in percolator basket; cover and begin perking. When cycle is complete, discard contents of basket. Serve the punch warm.

Nutrition Facts :

HOT CRANBERRY CIDER



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Adding colorful appeal to a wintertime meal is a easy-just turn to this tasty cider. The cranberry juice gives it lots of flavor, too. -Anna Mary Beiler, Strasburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 25-30 servings (1 gallon).

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 quarts unsweetened apple juice or cider
1 quart cranberry juice
2 to 3 whole cloves
1 cinnamon sticks (3-1/2 inches)

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a large kettle; bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove cloves and cinnamon stick. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts :

HOT SPICED CRANBERRY DRINK



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I serve this rosy spiced beverage at parties and family gatherings during the winter. Friends like the tangy twist it gets from Red Hots. It's a nice change from the usual hot chocolate. -Laura Burgess, Ballwin, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h10m

Yield 14 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 cups hot water
1-1/2 cups sugar
4 cups cranberry juice
3/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
12 whole cloves, optional
1/2 cup Red Hot candies

Steps:

  • In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine water, sugar and juices; stir until sugar is dissolved. If desired, place cloves in a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. Add spice bag and Red Hots to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for until heated through, 2-3 hours. Before serving, discard spice bag and stir punch.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

HOT CRANBERRY TEA



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A sentimental favorite. My mother and I made it when I was 7 and it's been a part of our holiday tradition ever since. A fun recipe to make with the kids. A slow cooker will keep it warm while serving.

Provided by TERRAMISU

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Tea     Hot

Time 1h30m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 ½ quarts water
1 (12 ounce) package cranberries
2 cups white sugar
2 oranges, juiced
2 lemons, juiced
12 whole cloves
2 cinnamon sticks

Steps:

  • In a large pot, combine water and cranberries. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Add sugar, orange juice, lemon juice, cloves and cinnamon sticks. Cover, and steep for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.7 calories, Carbohydrate 36.8 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 10.4 mg, Sugar 31.8 g

WARM CIDER CRANBERRY PUNCH



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I first made this at an instructional cooking camp. My kids loved it so much that, for a time, they insisted we make it every day. Serve it hot in the winter or with the ice during the summer. -Carol Gehringer, Raleigh, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 3h10m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bottle (64 ounces) cranberry juice
6 cups apple cider or juice
2 cans (12 ounces each) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
1 medium lemon, cut into wedges
4 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
2 teaspoons whole cloves
1 teaspoon whole allspice
Cranberries, lemon peel strips and additional cinnamon sticks, optional

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. slow cooker, combine cranberry juice, apple cider, lemonade concentrate and lemon. Place cinnamon sticks, cloves and allspice on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose seasonings; tie securely with string. Place in slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until heated through. Discard spice bag and lemon. If desired, garnish with cinnamon stick, cranberries and lemon peel.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 10mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

HOMEMADE CRANBERRY JUICE



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This refreshing and sweet cranberry juice has a mild tartness level. Its jewel red color looks very attractive served in glassware. -Carol Domes, Whitehorse, Yukon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 quarts water
8 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, bring water and cranberries to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until berries begin to pop, 20 minutes., Strain through a fine strainer, pressing mixture with a spoon; discard berries. Return cranberry juice to the pan. Stir in the sugar, lemon juice and orange juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. , Remove from the heat. Cool. Transfer to a pitcher; cover and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Tips:

  • Use Fresh Cranberries: Fresh cranberries impart a more vibrant flavor and color to the juice compared to frozen or canned ones.
  • Simmer, Don't Boil: Simmering the juice gently allows the flavors to develop and prevents the cranberries from bursting and becoming bitter.
  • Add Spices and Citrus: Experiment with different spices like cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, or ginger, and citrus fruits like oranges or lemons to enhance the flavor of the juice.
  • Strain the Juice: Straining the juice removes any remaining cranberry solids, resulting in a smooth and clear drink.
  • Sweeten to Taste: Adjust the sweetness of the juice to your preference by adding honey, maple syrup, or sugar.

Conclusion:

Hot cranberry juice is a delicious, comforting, and healthy beverage perfect for the cold winter months. Made with fresh cranberries, spices, and citrus, it's a great source of vitamin C and antioxidants. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or one with a twist, experimenting with different flavors and ingredients can create a unique and enjoyable drink. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embrace the warmth and flavors of homemade hot cranberry juice.

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