Hazelnut Free Hot Spiced Cranberry Drink
Warm, deeply fragrant, and just tart enough to keep things interesting, this spiced cranberry drink is the kind of thing you want simmering on the stove when the weather turns cold. Pure cranberry juice forms the backbone, brightened by strips of fresh orange peel and rounded out with cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and a touch of ground ginger — a spice lineup that fills the whole kitchen with an incredible aroma. Maple syrup brings the sweetness, and because you add it gradually to taste, you're always in control of the final balance. The technique is gentle on purpose: heating the juice slowly without boiling keeps the flavors bright and the color a gorgeous, jewel-toned red. Tree nut allergies can make flavored drinks and seasonal blends a minefield, since many commercial spiced ciders and holiday punches are processed alongside nut-based products or contain hidden extracts. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can ladle it out with total confidence. Serve it in your favorite mug with an orange slice on the rim and an extra cinnamon stick, and it 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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