Best 3 Paula Deens Spiked Cranberry Lemonade Recipes

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Indulge in the festivity and cheer brought by Paula Deen's Spiked Cranberry Lemonade recipe. This delightful beverage combines the tartness of cranberries, sweetness of lemonade, and a touch of vodka to create a refreshing and invigorating drink perfect for any occasion. Whether it's a holiday gathering, a summer barbecue, or a casual get-together, this spiked lemonade is sure to impress your guests with its vibrant color, tangy flavor, and uplifting spirit.

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PAULA DEEN'S SPIKED CRANBERRY LEMONADE



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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

1 (46 ounce) can pineapple juice, chilled
1 (32 ounce) bottle cranberry juice, chilled
1 (12 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
3 cups lemon-flavored rum (Bacardi Limone is a good one)
1 (2 liter) bottle ginger ale, chilled

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

PAULA DEEN'S CANNED CRANBERRIES PLUS



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This couldn't be simpler and looks and sounds absolutely yummy. I haven't made it yet, but you can believe it will be on my Thanksgiving table!

Provided by Lorraine of AZ

Categories     Fruit

Time 10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (16 ounce) can cranberries (not jellied)
1 (11 ounce) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup walnuts, broken
1 cup pecans, broken

Steps:

  • In a medium-sized bowl, gently fold together the cranberries, mandarin oranges, walnuts and pecans. Refrigerate.
  • Serve chilled.
  • When Paula demonstrated this recipe, she mentioned she liked walnuts best and didn't use pecans. She did not use 2 cups of nuts either, which leads me to believe you can tinker some with this recipe!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.4, Fat 26.1, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 2.9, Carbohydrate 21.4, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 9.8, Protein 5.3

CRANBERRY LEMONADE



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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

3/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup lemon juice
3 cups cold water
1 cup cranberry juice

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.

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries: Fresh cranberries have a tart and flavorful taste that makes them ideal for this lemonade. If you can't find fresh cranberries, you can use frozen or dried cranberries, but the flavor will be less intense.
  • Simmer the cranberries: Simmering the cranberries in water helps to extract their flavor and color. You can also add a little sugar or honey to the water to help sweeten the lemonade.
  • Use freshly squeezed lemon juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice has a brighter and more flavorful taste than bottled lemon juice. If you don't have a lemon juicer, you can use a fork to juice the lemons.
  • Add vodka or rum: Vodka or rum can be added to the lemonade for a boozy twist. If you're making the lemonade for a party, you can set up a spiked lemonade bar with different types of alcohol and garnishes.
  • Garnish with fresh mint or cranberries: Fresh mint or cranberries add a festive touch to the lemonade. You can also use other garnishes, such as lemon slices or cucumber slices.

Conclusion:

Paula Deen's Spiked Cranberry Lemonade is a refreshing and flavorful drink that's perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like it tart, sweet, or boozy, this lemonade is sure to please. So next time you're looking for a summer drink that's both delicious and festive, give this recipe a try.

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