Best 8 Hot Cranberry Juice Recipes

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Hot cranberry juice is a delicious and comforting drink that can be enjoyed all year round. The combination of tart cranberries and sweet spices creates a unique and flavorful beverage that is perfect for sipping on a cold day or enjoying with a meal. Hot cranberry juice is also a good source of vitamin C and antioxidants, making it a healthy choice. In this article, we will explore some of the best recipes for hot cranberry juice, so you can find the perfect one to suit your taste.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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 :

HOT CRANBERRY-APPLE CIDER



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Warm up with a mug of our delicious cider made with cranberry juice, apple cider, brown sugar and cinnamon. For an adult version, add some spiced rum or cinnamon schnapps!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Beverage

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 quarts apple cider
1 1/2 quarts cranberry juice (not cocktail, no sugar added)
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
4 sticks cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons whole cloves
Spiced rum or cinnamon schnapps, if desired
1 orange, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In 4-quart saucepan, mix all ingredients. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 15 minutes. Strain.
  • Pour into stemmed mugs and add a shot of spiced rum or cinnamon schnapps if desired.
  • Garnish with fresh orange slices. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 10 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 0 g

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.

HOT CRANBERRY DRINK



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Make and share this Hot Cranberry Drink recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Allyransom

Categories     Punch Beverage

Time 20m

Yield 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 cups cranberry juice
3 cups orange juice
1 1/2 cups pineapple juice
3 cups water
3/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Combine ingredients in a large saucepan.
  • Stir to dissolve sugar.
  • Heat over low heat for 15 minutes.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.1, Fat 0.2, Sodium 4.2, Carbohydrate 34.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 30.7, Protein 0.5

HOT CRANBERRY PUNCH



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Make and share this Hot Cranberry Punch recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Beverages

Time 35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (48 ounce) bottle cranberry juice cocktail
1 cup water
1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
3 cinnamon sticks (4 inch sticks)
1 teaspoon allspice berry
3/4 teaspoon whole cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 cups fresh orange juice
2 oranges, halved and thinly sliced into half moons

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients except the orange juice and orange slices in a big saucepan; stir to blend.
  • Bring to a boil, add in the orange juice, and return to a boil.
  • Decrease the heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • **At this point, you can cool, strain, and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • Serve warm, garnished with orange slices.
  • To serve cold--fill a 12 ounce tumbler with ice; add 4 ounces cranberry punch, and fill the rest of the way with either sparkling water or 7-Up; garnish with orange slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.3, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 7.3, Carbohydrate 35.6, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 31.4, Protein 0.8

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 CITRUS PUNCH



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This tart punch warms you on a cold winter's night. I always serve it for Christmas Eve dinner. The longer it cooks, the better it tastes!

Provided by CHESSETTE

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Punch Recipes     Non-Alcoholic Punch Recipes

Time 6h10m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 quarts cranberry juice cocktail
3 cups orange juice
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 pinch salt
2 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks

Steps:

  • In a 4 quart or larger slow cooker, combine the cranberry juice, orange juice, white sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, salt and cinnamon sticks. Stir to dissolve sugar. Cook on High for 4 to 6 hours. Turn heat to Low and keep warm for serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 11 mg, Sugar 20.3 g

Tips:

  • For a more intense cranberry flavor, use fresh cranberries instead of frozen.
  • If you don't have apple juice, you can substitute orange juice or pineapple juice.
  • Add a cinnamon stick or a few cloves to the pot for extra flavor.
  • Sweeten the juice to taste with honey, maple syrup, or sugar.
  • Garnish the juice with a slice of orange or a sprinkle of cinnamon before serving.

Conclusion:

Hot cranberry juice is a delicious and healthy drink that can be enjoyed year-round. It's a good source of vitamin C and antioxidants, and it can help to boost the immune system and fight off colds and flu. Whether you're looking for a warm and comforting drink to enjoy on a cold winter day or a refreshing and healthy drink to sip on during the summer, hot cranberry juice is a great choice.

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