Oats Free Hot Spiced Cranberry Drink
Warm, deeply fragrant, and just tart enough to feel festive, this spiced cranberry drink is the kind of thing you want simmering on the stove when guests arrive. Pure cranberry juice gets coaxed into something truly special with cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice, and bright strips of orange peel — all gently steeped until the liquid turns a rich, jewel-toned red. Maple syrup brings a natural sweetness that you can dial up or down to your liking, so every mug tastes exactly right. The whole process is beautifully straightforward: combine, heat low and slow, then strain into mugs for a clean, elegant finish. Since every ingredient here is naturally grain-free, there's zero concern about hidden oat derivatives that sometimes sneak into flavored drink mixes or spice blends. Garnish with a fresh orange slice and an extra cinnamon stick and it looks as good as it tastes. This is the cozy, crowd-pleasing sipper that belongs at every holiday table.
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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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