Soy 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, and a few strips of fresh orange peel — all gently steeped together until the liquid turns a gorgeous, jewel-toned red. Maple syrup brings a natural sweetness that you can dial up or down to your own taste, which makes this feel personal rather than one-size-fits-all. Soy can sneak into a surprising number of packaged drinks and flavored syrups, but every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify at a glance. The technique is simple — no full boil, just a slow, patient simmer that coaxes every bit of flavor from the whole spices before you strain them out. Ladle it into mugs with an orange slice and an extra cinnamon stick, and it looks as good as it tastes. Whether you're hosting a holiday gathering or just treating yourself on a quiet evening, this is the kind of drink that makes the whole house smell incredible.
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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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