Best 5 Mulled Cranberry Cocktail Recipes

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Mulled cranberry cocktail is a festive and flavorful drink perfect for any holiday gathering. Made with fresh cranberries, orange juice, spices, and a touch of sweetness, this warm and inviting beverage is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. With just a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a delicious and memorable cocktail that will warm your guests from the inside out.

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MULLED CRANBERRY PUNCH



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     beverage

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

One 750-milliliter bottle dark spiced rum
4 cups unfiltered cranberry juice
4 cups apple cider
1 cup maple syrup
1 cup honey
1 teaspoon grated clove or nutmeg
12 star anise pods
Cinnamon sticks, for garnish

Steps:

  • Put the rum, cranberry juice, cider, maple syrup, honey, clove and star anise into a large saucepot over medium heat. Cook until a slow simmer is just reached and the honey/maple syrup is dissolved.
  • Ladle the punch into heatproof glasses or mugs and garnish with cinnamon sticks.

MULLED CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 small cinnamon stick
1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
3 wide strips orange zest (removed with a vegetable peeler), plus thin strips for topping
3 cloves
1 pound cranberries (fresh or frozen)
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup dry red wine
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Wrap the cinnamon stick, peppercorns, orange zest and cloves in a small piece of cheesecloth and tie closed with kitchen twine to make a bundle.
  • Combine the cranberries, sugar, 1 1/2 cups water, the wine and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan; add the cheesecloth bundle and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the berries burst and the sauce thickens, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool.
  • Transfer the cranberry sauce to a bowl and refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight; discard the cheesecloth bundle. Garnish with thin strips of orange zest.

MULLED CRANBERRY COCKTAIL



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This cocktail can be served as a dessert, or you can drink it instead of tea on a freezing winter afternoon.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes     Cocktail Recipes

Yield Makes 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 quart cranberry juice
1 cinnamon stick
2 whole cloves
1/2 cup cranberries
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the juice, cinnamon stick, and cloves and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, ground cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons of water and heat over medium-low heat, gently stirring, until the cranberries pop and are well coated with the sugar mixture.
  • When cool enough to handle, thread 3 to 4 berries each on 4 decorative toothpicks or skewers. Pour the mulled cranberry juice into 4 mugs and garnish with the cranberry swizzle.

MULLED PEAR & CRANBERRY PUNCH



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Hot pear cider, apple and cranberry juice plus sloe gin with cinnamon - you can't get a better winter cocktail than this

Provided by Sarah Cook

Categories     Drink

Time 10m

Yield Makes 8-10 glasses

Number Of Ingredients 7

1l pear cider
1l pear (or cloudy apple) juice
1l cranberry juice
good handful fresh or dried cranberries
150ml sloe gin
2 cinnamon sticks
2 vanilla pods , scored lengthways

Steps:

  • Put all the ingredients into your biggest saucepan or casserole dish. When you're ready to serve, heat to just below simmering point, then ladle into glasses.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Carbohydrate 27 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar

MULLED CRANBERRY JUICE RECIPE



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Choose this Mulled Cranberry Juice Recipe from My Food and Family for the right amount of spice. Combine cinnamon, cloves and orange for delicious flavor.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 qt. (4 cups) cranberry juice cocktail
1 qt. (4 cups) water
2 pkt. (0.31 oz. each) CRYSTAL LIGHT PURE Mixed Berry Flavor Drink Mix
1 navel orange, sliced
1 cinnamon stick
6 whole cloves
1 cup fresh cranberries

Steps:

  • Add cranberry juice cocktail and water to drink mixes in Dutch oven or small stock pot; stir until completely dissolved.
  • Stir in orange slices, cinnamon stick and cloves. Bring to boil; simmer on medium-low heat 10 min., stirring occasionally.
  • Use slotted spoon to remove cinnamon stick and cloves from pan; discard.
  • Ladle prepared drink into 8 glasses. Add 2 Tbsp. cranberries to each glass.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 10 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries. Fresh cranberries have a tart flavor that pairs well with the sweetness of the other ingredients in mulled cranberry cocktails. If you can't find fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries, but they will not be as flavorful.
  • Choose a good quality red wine. The red wine you use will have a big impact on the flavor of your cocktail. Look for a red wine that is fruity and has a medium body. Some good options include Pinot Noir, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
  • Don't boil the wine. When you're making a mulled cranberry cocktail, it's important to heat the wine gently. If you boil the wine, it will lose its flavor and become harsh.
  • Add spices and citrus to taste. The spices and citrus you add to your mulled cranberry cocktail will give it a unique flavor. Some common spices used in mulled cranberry cocktails include cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger. Some common citrus fruits used in mulled cranberry cocktails include oranges, lemons, and limes.
  • Serve your mulled cranberry cocktail warm. Mulled cranberry cocktails are best served warm. You can serve them in mugs or glasses. If you're serving them in mugs, you can garnish them with a cinnamon stick or a slice of orange.

Conclusion:

Mulled cranberry cocktails are a delicious and festive way to enjoy the holiday season. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like your cocktails tart, sweet, or spicy, there's a mulled cranberry cocktail recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a warm and comforting drink to enjoy, give mulled cranberry cocktails a try.

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