Best 9 Frosty Cranberry Shrub Recipes

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In the realm of refreshing drinks, the frosty cranberry shrub stands tall, captivating taste buds with its enticing blend of sweet, tangy, and invigorating flavors. This unique beverage draws inspiration from traditional shrubs, a type of vinegar-based drink enjoyed for centuries for its health benefits and vibrant taste. As the name suggests, cranberries take center stage in this recipe, infusing the shrub with their distinctive tartness and rich color. Whether you seek a delightful mocktail or a spirited cocktail, the frosty cranberry shrub promises an unforgettable sipping experience.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY SHRUB



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This cranberry drinking vinegar is a great way to spruce up your holiday drinks and cocktails. Add a bit of sparkling water, ginger beer, or tonic water for a non-alcoholic sipper. Or, add a splash of gin or vodka with a few ounces of your favorite sparkling water for a tangy cocktail. It's even delicious as a substitute for plain vinegar in your vinaigrette recipe.

Provided by Buckwheat Queen

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Syrup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup white vinegar
1 cup water
1 cup white sugar
1 cup fresh cranberries
2 pods cardamom, crushed
4 whole allspice berries, cracked
¼ (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick

Steps:

  • Combine vinegar, water, and sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add cranberries, cardamom pods, allspice berries, and cinnamon stick; bring to a boil. Stir and cover until cranberries begin to pop, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir again, being careful that cranberries do not burn you as they pop. Reduce heat and simmer until sugar has dissolved and cranberries have released their juice, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and allow to steep for 15 minutes. Strain into a container, seal, and refrigerate. Discard pulp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 41.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Sodium 0.5 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

CRANBERRY SHRUB



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Make and share this Cranberry Shrub recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Nana Lee

Categories     Beverages

Time 5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 quart cranberry juice (real stuff not the "drink")
1 quart club soda or 1 quart carbonated lemon-lime beverage
1 pint tart sherbet (I use orange)

Steps:

  • Just before serving mix the cranberry juice and sherbert.
  • Mix should be frothy.
  • Pour into classes, 3/4 full.
  • Top with soda.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91, Fat 0.2, Sodium 36.5, Carbohydrate 22.8, Sugar 20

CRANBERRY APPLE SHRUB



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     beverage

Time P7DT20m

Yield 28 to 30 ounces

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium Fuji apple, seeded and cubed
1 1/2 cups cranberries
1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
15 sage leaves
Two 4- to 5-inch rosemary sprigs, needles only
3/4 cup turbinado sugar
1 lemon, rind only, scraped clean of pith
1 orange, rind only, scraped clean of pith
Prosecco, other sparkling wine or seltzer, for serving

Steps:

  • Puree the apple, cranberries, vinegar, sage and rosemary needles in a blender on high until smooth, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  • Place the sugar and lemon and orange rinds in a quart-sized glass jar and pour the puree over top.
  • Tightly seal the lid and vigorously shake. Let sit in a cool, dark place for a week, turning the jar over once a day.
  • Strain the shrub through a cheesecloth-lined sieve set over a large bowl, pressing on the solids to release as much liquid as possible. Discard the leftover pulp and store in a clean, quart-sized glass jar.
  • To serve, combine 1 ounce of the shrub with 3 ounces prosecco or other sparkling wine. For a no-alcohol treat, swap the prosecco with seltzer water.

FROSTY CRANBERRY SALAD CUPS



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Instead of traditional cranberry sauce, consider these individual fruit salads. They're a make-ahead treat terrific for potlucks. -Bernadine Bolte, St. Louis, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup miniature marshmallows
Red food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients. Fill foil-or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Cover and freeze until firm, about 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 2g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 14mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

FROSTY CRANBERRY MARSHMALLOW BITES RECIPE BY TASTY



Frosty Cranberry Marshmallow Bites Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: whole cranberries, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, sugar, cream cheese, heavy cream, Kraft® Jet-Puffed Pals Miniature Marshmallows, orange zest

Provided by KraftHeinz

Categories     Desserts

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 oz whole cranberries
1 cup sugar
¾ cup orange juice
2 tablespoons orange zest
½ cup sugar
¼ cup cream cheese, room temperature
2 cups heavy cream, cold
3 cups Kraft® Jet-Puffed Pals Miniature Marshmallows, divided
2 tablespoons orange zest

Steps:

  • Make the cranberry sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, orange juice, and orange zest, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for 13-15 minutes, or until the cranberries are soft and the sauce thickens. Remove the pot from the heat and let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until ready to use.
  • Make the marshmallow cups: Line 2 12-cup muffin tins with liners.
  • In a small bowl, cream together the sugar and cream cheese with an electric hand mixer on medium speed until smooth and fluffy.
  • In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream with an electric hand mixer on medium speed until stiff peaks form.
  • Add the cream cheese mixture to the whipped cream and fold to incorporate.
  • Add 1½ cups (360 g) of the chilled cranberry sauce to the whipped cream mixture and fold until combined. (Save any remaining cranberry sauce for another use.) Fold in 2½ (125 G) cups Kraft® Jet-Puffed Pals Miniature Marshmallows until distributed evenly.
  • Scoop about ¼ cup of the marshmallow mixture into each muffin cup and sprinkle ¼ teaspoon orange zest and a few Kraft® Jet-Puffed Pals Miniature Marshmallows over the center of each cup.
  • Freeze for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until solid. Remove from the freezer and serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 17 grams

BOURBON-CRANBERRY SHRUB



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes     Cocktail Recipes

Time 5m

Yield Makes 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup sugar
1 cup white-wine vinegar
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons bourbon
2 tablespoons seltzer

Steps:

  • Combine cranberries, sugar, and vinegar in a pot. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; let cool completely. Refrigerate up to 3 weeks.
  • For each cocktail, fill a rocks glass with ice. Stir in bourbon, seltzer, and 2 tablespoons shrub liquid. Add 1 tablespoon shrub cranberries; serve immediately.

FROSTY CRANBERRY SALAD CUPS



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Instead of traditional cranberry sauce, consider these individual fruit salads. They're a make-ahead treat terrific for potlucks. --Bernadine Bolte, St. Louis, Missouri

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup sour cream
¼ cup confectioners' sugar
¾ cup miniature marshmallows
1 dash red food coloring

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine all ingredients. Fill foil-or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Cover and freeze until firm, about 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 18.8 mg, Sugar 15.8 g

FROSTY CRANBERRY DESSERTS



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This fun and refreshing frozen treat requires only four ingredients. "It's very easy to make and attractive, too," notes Virginia Sacchetta of Leesburg, Florida. "I enjoy it as a dessert or a salad."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 snack-size cup (4 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained
3/4 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
1/3 cup mashed ripe banana
2 cups whipped topping

Steps:

  • Place pineapple in a blender; cover and process until blended. Pour into a small bowl; stir in the cranberry sauce and banana. Fold in whipped topping. , Spoon into three 4-in. tube pans coated with cooking spray. Cover and freeze for 4 hours or until firm. Just before serving, unmold onto dessert plates.

Nutrition Facts :

FROSTY CRANBERRY SALAD



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Make and share this Frosty Cranberry Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by utahmomtotwo

Categories     Pineapple

Time 4h10m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 ounces fresh cranberries (1 bag)
20 ounces crushed pineapple (large can)
1 cup sugar
10 ounces mini marshmallows
1 pint whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Grind cranberries in food processor, put in large bowl.
  • Add pineapple (drain off some of the juice), mini marshmallows and sugar.
  • Mix well and put in fridge for 1 hour.
  • Whip whipping cream, add vanilla.
  • Fold whipped cream into cranberry mixture.
  • Pour salad into molds and freeze.
  • Thaw 45 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.2, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 27.2, Sodium 17.6, Carbohydrate 24.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 19.2, Protein 0.8

Tips for Making a Frosty Cranberry Shrub

- Choose fresh, ripe cranberries. This will ensure that your shrub has the best possible flavor. - Use a good quality apple cider vinegar. The vinegar is a key ingredient in the shrub, so it's important to use a good one. Look for a vinegar that is made from organic apples and that has a clean, sharp flavor. - Be patient. The shrub needs to steep for at least 2 weeks before it is ready to drink. The longer you let it steep, the better the flavor will be. - Experiment with different flavors. You can add different spices, herbs, or fruits to the shrub to create different flavor variations. Some popular additions include cinnamon, cloves, ginger, orange peel, and lemon peel. - Enjoy your shrub! The shrub can be enjoyed on its own or mixed with other drinks. It is a refreshing and delicious way to enjoy cranberries.

Conclusion

The frosty cranberry shrub is a delicious and refreshing drink that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed on its own or mixed with other drinks. With its beautiful color and festive flavor, the shrub is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you are looking for a unique and delicious drink to serve, give the frosty cranberry shrub a try. You won't be disappointed!

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