Mustard 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, orange peel, and a touch of ground ginger — all simmered low and slow until the liquid turns a gorgeous, jewel-toned red. Maple syrup brings a gentle, natural sweetness that you can dial up or down to your own taste, which makes this feel genuinely homemade rather than canned. For anyone navigating a mustard sensitivity, hot drinks can be a surprisingly tricky category — spice blends and flavored syrups sometimes sneak in unexpected ingredients — but every single component here is straightforward and easy to verify. The whole spices and peel get strained out before serving, so what ends up in your mug is silky, clean, and beautifully smooth. Garnish with a fresh orange slice and an extra cinnamon stick and it looks as good as it tastes. This one is equally at home at a holiday gathering or a quiet night in with a good book.
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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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