Celery Free Hot Spiced Cranberry Drink
Warm, deeply spiced, and gorgeous in the glass, this hot cranberry drink is the kind of thing that makes a cold evening feel like a celebration. Whole cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice berries, and strips of fresh orange peel steep gently in cranberry juice until the liquid turns rich and fragrant — no shortcuts, just real flavor. Maple syrup brings a natural sweetness you can dial up or down to your liking, which means it never ends up cloying or flat. The key is keeping the heat low and patient; a gentle simmer rather than a rolling boil keeps everything bright and balanced. Because this recipe is built entirely from fruit juice, whole spices, and pantry staples, there's nothing hidden to worry about — what you see in the pot is exactly what ends up in your mug. Strain it clean, pour it hot, and finish with an orange slice for a drink that looks as good as it tastes.
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6 servings
- 4 cups cranberry juice (100% juice, no added sweeteners)
- 1 cup water
- 3 tbsp maple syrup, plus more to taste
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 whole cloves
- 4 whole allspice berries
- 3 strips orange peel (about 3 inches each, pith removed)
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
For serving
- orange slices, for serving (optional)
- cinnamon sticks, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the cranberry juice, water, maple syrup, cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice berries, orange peel strips, and ground ginger in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- 2
Heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture just begins to steam and small bubbles form around the edges, about 8–10 minutes. Do not bring to a full boil.
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