Mushroom 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 gets coaxed into something truly special with cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice berries, orange peel, and a touch of ground ginger — all of it sweetened gently with maple syrup so you can dial in exactly the right balance. The whole spices steep low and slow, filling your kitchen with an aroma that feels like the holidays even on a random Tuesday. Because every ingredient here is straightforwardly plant-based and whole, there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your mug — no mystery additives, no processed flavor packets. It's naturally free of fungi in any form, which makes it a completely worry-free choice for anyone navigating that particular sensitivity. Strain it into a pretty pitcher, drop in an orange slice and a cinnamon stick, and it looks as good as it tastes. Whether you're serving a crowd or just treating yourself, this is the kind of cozy drink that earns a permanent spot in your cold-weather rotation.
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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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