Turmeric Free Hot Spiced Cranberry Drink
Warm, tart cranberry juice meets a cozy blend of cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and ginger in this deeply fragrant stovetop drink that feels like a hug in a mug. Orange peel strips steep right alongside the whole spices, adding a bright citrus note that balances the natural tartness of the juice beautifully. Maple syrup brings a gentle, rounded sweetness — and because you add it to taste, you're fully in control of the final flavor. Many spiced holiday drinks and store-bought mulled blends sneak in turmeric for color or supposed wellness benefits, but this recipe skips it entirely without sacrificing a single drop of warmth or complexity. The slow simmer — kept just below a boil — coaxes every bit of flavor out of the spices while keeping the cranberry bright and vibrant. Strain it into mugs, tuck in a cinnamon stick, and you've got something that looks and tastes genuinely special with almost no effort at all.
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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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