FESTIVE CRANBERRY DRINK

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Warm or cold? Take your choice of how to serve this colorful autumn beverage. It's such a pretty color, and the spicy sweet-tart flavor is delightful with a meal or snack.-Dixie Terry,Goreville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 3 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
3 quarts water, divided
1-3/4 cups sugar
1 cup orange juice
2/3 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup Red Hots
12 whole cloves

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine cranberries and 1 qt. water. Cook over medium heat until berries pop, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat. Strain through a fine strainer, pressing mixture with a spoon; discard skins. Return cranberry pulp and juice to the pan. , Stir in the sugar, juices, Red Hots and remaining water. Place cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Bring up corners of cloth and tie with kitchen string to form a bag; add to juice mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until sugar and Red Hots are dissolved. , Remove from the heat. Strain through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth. Discard spice bag. Serve drink warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Relebogile Magwentshu
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5 stars! This drink is amazing.


Mariah Barragan
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's a delicious and festive drink that's perfect for any occasion.


Yasitha Gunawardana
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This drink is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.


Wyrm Wolf
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I'm so happy with the way this drink turned out. It's exactly what I was looking for.


Ubaid Sultan
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This is the perfect drink to serve at a holiday party.


Omr Samer
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect way to use up my leftover cranberries.


Sunmati Bk
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I love the way this drink looks. It's so pretty and festive.


Aashako Kiran
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This drink is so delicious and festive. I will definitely be making it again.


Bebel
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I've made this drink several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect drink for any occasion.


Tumelo Peter
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I love that this recipe uses fresh cranberries. It makes the drink so much more flavorful.


Sphesihle Ngwenya
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This drink is so refreshing and perfect for a party. I always get compliments on it.


Ragamuffin InI
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This recipe is so easy to follow. Even my kids can help me make it.


Abdo Elsyd
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This is the best cranberry drink I've ever had! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Peace Gbolonyo
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I love the combination of tart and sweet in this drink. It's the perfect balance.


Mahoob Ali
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This cranberry drink was so refreshing and festive! It was the perfect addition to our holiday dinner.