Vegan Hot Spiced Cranberry Drink
There is something deeply comforting about wrapping your hands around a mug of something warm, spiced, and a little tart, and this hot cranberry drink delivers exactly that. Pure cranberry juice forms the bold, ruby-red base, sweetened naturally with maple syrup so you can dial the sweetness up or down to your liking — no refined sugar, no mystery additives. Whole cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice berries, and strips of fresh orange peel steep gently in the liquid, building layers of warm, aromatic flavor that bottled spiced ciders simply cannot match. The key is keeping the heat low and patient — just enough to coax out every bit of fragrance from those whole spices without boiling away the brightness of the cranberry. After a slow simmer and a quick strain, what's left in your mug is deeply colored, beautifully spiced, and completely plant-based from start to finish. It's the kind of drink that works equally well as a cozy weeknight treat, a holiday party centerpiece, or a remedy for a cold gray afternoon.
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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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