Lupin Free Hot Spiced Cranberry Drink
Warm, tart cranberry juice simmered low and slow with cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and a curl of fresh orange peel — this spiced drink is the kind of thing that makes a cold evening feel genuinely festive. Maple syrup brings a gentle, natural sweetness that you can dial up or down to your own taste, which means no two mugs have to be exactly alike. The whole spices steep right in the pot, filling your kitchen with an aroma that's honestly half the experience before you even take a sip. Because every ingredient here is a straightforward pantry staple or fresh produce item, there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden legume-based additives or fillers — it's just clean, simple, real food. The technique is easy too: you're essentially just heating, steeping, and straining, so even on a busy weeknight it comes together without much fuss. Garnish with a fresh orange slice and an extra cinnamon stick if you want it to look 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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