When life gives you a ton of fresh cranberries, what's the best way to use them up? Make a flavorful and refreshing cranberry lemonade! This classic summer drink is the perfect thirst quencher, combining the tartness of cranberries with the sweetness of lemons. Whether you're looking for a healthy alternative to sugary sodas or a fun and festive party drink, this easy-to-make recipe has you covered. With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of time, you'll have a delicious and refreshing cranberry lemonade that's sure to be a hit with family and friends.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
CRANBERRY LEMONADE
With its pretty pink blush and tart refreshing flavor, Cranberry Lemonade is sure to satisfy, glass after glass after glass. Field director Darlene Brenden of Salem, Oregon shares this summer thirst-quencher.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar and lemon juice. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Stir in the water and cranberry juice. Cool; pour into a pitcher. Refrigerate until chilled. Serve over ice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
PAULA DEEN'S SPIKED CRANBERRY LEMONADE
My best friend made this recipe for a summer picnic and it went down too smoothly! A great alcoholic punch for any warm weathered gathering. This recipe is courtesy of Paula Deen's magazine, issue May/June 2008.
Provided by TheDancingCook
Categories Punch Beverage
Time 10m
Yield 5 1/2 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a very large bowl, like a punch bowl, or a very large juice pitcher, mix pineapple and cranberry juices, lemonade concentrate and rum.
- Upon serving, add ginger ale and ice to bowl or serving pitcher.
- Garnish bowl/pitcher with floating fruit or use as garnish for glass, if you wish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.6, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 37.1, Carbohydrate 124, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 112.3, Protein 1.1
DELIGHTFUL CRANBERRY LEMONADE
Make and share this Delightful Cranberry Lemonade recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Charlotte J
Categories Punch Beverage
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Pour into a large glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with lemon slice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183, Fat 0.3, Sodium 8, Carbohydrate 46.4, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 41.9, Protein 0.1
CRANBERRY LEMONADE
From the June/July 2004 Taste of Home, I haven't tried but it sounded good. I didn't see any other posts of cranberry lemonade.
Provided by Crocheting Mama
Categories Beverages
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar and lemon juice.
- Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved.
- Stire in the water and cranberry juice.
- Cool.
- Pour into a pitcher.
- Refrigerate until chilled. Serve over ice.
CRANBERRY LEMONADE
Make and share this Cranberry Lemonade recipe from Food.com.
Provided by NELady
Categories Punch Beverage
Time 20m
Yield 1 pitcher, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Strain the lemon juice and combine it with the sugar in a large serving container or wide-mouthed jar. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Add the water and cranberry juice and stir again. Add a couple of trays of ice to chill the lemonade well. Then add the lemon and lime slices, and the cranberries, if you care to, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.9, Fat 0.1, Sodium 3.7, Carbohydrate 54.5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 46.3, Protein 0.6
MIX FOR CRANBERRY LEMONADE BARS
I recently put all of our family's special recipes in a cookbook to be passed down from generation to generation. These tangy, cake-like bars came out of that collection. -Suzette Jury, Keene, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a 1-qt. glass jar, layer the first five ingredients in order listed, packing well between each layer. Cover tightly. Store in a cool, dry place up to 6 months. , To prepare bars: Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine egg, butter, lemonade concentrate, lemon zest and lemon bar mix. Press into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar; cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 119mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh cranberries: Fresh cranberries have a brighter flavor and more nutrients than frozen cranberries. If you must use frozen cranberries, thaw them completely before using.
- Make sure your lemons are ripe: Ripe lemons have a deep yellow color and a smooth, shiny skin. Avoid lemons that are green or have blemishes.
- Use filtered or spring water: Filtered or spring water will help to ensure that your lemonade is clear and refreshing.
- Sweeten to taste: The amount of sugar or honey you add to your lemonade is a matter of personal preference. Start with a small amount and add more to taste.
- Chill before serving: Cranberry lemonade is best served chilled. Place it in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
Conclusion:
Cranberry lemonade is a refreshing and delicious drink that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful drink, give cranberry lemonade a try!
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