Eggless Hot Spiced Cranberry Drink
Warm, deeply spiced, and vibrantly ruby-red, this mulled cranberry drink is the kind of thing that makes a cold evening feel instantly cozier. Pure cranberry juice gets simmered low and slow with cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice berries, and strips of fresh orange peel, building layers of flavor that taste far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. A splash of maple syrup sweetens everything naturally, and you can dial it up or down to match your preference — no refined sugar required. Since every ingredient here is straightforwardly plant-based and whole, there's nothing to second-guess for anyone avoiding eggs or hidden additives. The key is keeping the heat gentle so the spices bloom without turning bitter, and that patience pays off in a drink that smells absolutely incredible while it's on the stove. Strain it into mugs, tuck in a cinnamon stick, and you've got a showstopper that works just as well for a quiet night in as it does for a holiday gathering.
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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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