SPICY CRANBERRY DRINK

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Red-hot candies add a little spice to this rosy beverage that's perfect for holiday buffets or winter potlucks. Serve it hot or cold. At 28 cents a serving, it's inexpensive, too. -Ruth Hastings, Louisville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 14 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 quarts water, divided
5 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
2-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup red-hot candies
3 tablespoons lemon juice
12 whole cloves
3 cinnamon sticks
Lemon slices and additional cinnamon sticks

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 1-qt. of water and cranberries to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until berries begin to pop. Drain, reserving liquid and berries. Put berries through a fine strainer or food mill. In a Dutch oven or large kettle, combine the sugar, red-hots, lemon juice, cranberry liquid and pulp, and remaining water., Place cloves and cinnamon sticks on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag; add to pan. Bring to a boil; stir until sugar and candies are dissolved. Discard spice bag. Strain juice through a fine sieve or cheese-cloth. Serve with lemon slices and additional cinnamon sticks.

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Assad Khaliq
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I'm not usually a fan of spicy drinks, but this one is delicious! It's the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.


Chisomo Kachapila
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I made this drink for my family's Christmas party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


Carlos Keys
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This is the best spicy cranberry drink I've ever had! It's so flavorful and refreshing.


Logan Egan-Corboy
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I love the combination of cranberries and spices in this drink. It's the perfect holiday beverage.


Anane Samuel
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This drink is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for myself when I'm craving something sweet and spicy.


Maame Aba Beeduwa
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I'm not usually a fan of cranberry drinks, but this one is amazing! It's the perfect balance of tart and sweet.


Olalekan Mosaku
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This is my new favorite holiday drink! It's so festive and delicious. I can't wait to make it again next year.


Arhan Khan
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I made this drink for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. It's the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.


OLEN IT SOLUTIONS
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This was my first time making a spicy cranberry drink and it was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Lillyana Lillian
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for myself when I'm craving something sweet and spicy.


True Reynolds
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This spicy cranberry drink is the perfect holiday beverage! It's tart, sweet, and just the right amount of spicy. I made it for my family's Christmas party and it was a huge hit.