CRANBERRY BEVERAGE SYRUP

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"This makes enough punch for many parties," assures Carolyn Zimmerman of Fairbury, Illinois. Her convenient recipe creates a syrup you can refrigerate or freeze, then stir into four different refreshing thirst-quenchers.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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

Steps:

  • 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 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 13mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Thabo Moyo
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This syrup is delicious! I've been using it in my iced tea and it's so refreshing.


Nati Abstu
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This syrup is a great way to use up leftover cranberries. It's also a delicious and versatile addition to any kitchen.


musa Iliyasu
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I love the flavor of this syrup. It's perfect for adding a little something extra to cocktails and mocktails.


Mubarak Shah
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This syrup is easy to make and it's delicious! I've been using it in my cocktails and mocktails and it's always a hit.


Sidney
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I followed the recipe exactly and the syrup turned out great. It's a little tart, but that's what I was looking for. I've been using it in my iced tea and it's so refreshing.


Ahmadullah Haidari
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This is a great way to use up leftover cranberries. I made a batch of this syrup and I've been using it in all sorts of things. It's especially good in cocktails and mocktails.


kylie leigh
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but I actually really liked this syrup. It's not too sweet and it has a nice tart flavor.


Hind Dokmak
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This syrup is delicious! I made it exactly as the recipe said and it turned out perfect. I've been using it in my iced tea and it's so refreshing.


Bekky Jeazzy
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This syrup is a little too tart for my taste, but it's still a good recipe. I think I'll try adding some honey or sugar next time.


Tuana
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This is a great recipe for using up leftover cranberries. I made a batch of this syrup after Thanksgiving and I've been using it in all sorts of things. It's especially good in cocktails.


Rohaan butt
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I love the tart flavor of this syrup. It's perfect for adding a little something extra to cocktails, mocktails, and even desserts.


masood malik
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This syrup is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I used it to make cranberry mimosas for brunch and they were a hit.


Nadim Sany
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This cranberry beverage syrup is a delicious and versatile addition to any kitchen. I used it to make a refreshing cranberry spritzer that was perfect for a summer party. I also added it to my favorite pancake recipe, and it gave them a wonderful tar