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Cinnamon and Cumin-Infused Cranberry Spritzer

Cinnamon and Cumin-Infused Cranberry Spritzer


  • Author: wellness sleuth
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Description

If you're looking for something special to serve at your upcoming holiday gathering, try making a Cinnamon and Cumin-Infused Cranberry Spritzer. This refreshing mocktail is not only easy to prepare, but will also impress your guests with its unique blend of flavors. Simply simmer cranberry juice with cinnamon sticks and cumin seeds, let it cool, and then mix it with sparkling water or soda.


Ingredients

1 c. fresh or frozen cranberries
¼ c. honey
½ c. water
2 T whole cumin seeds
4 cinnamon sticks
3 c. unsweetened cranberry juice
2 medium organic oranges, each cut into 8 wedges
Optional: ½ c. vodka
3 c. sparkling water

Optional Garnish:
Additional cinnamon sticks
6 long rosemary sprigs, lower leaves removed, and threaded with fresh cranberries


Instructions

  1. Add cranberries, honey, water, cumin seeds, and cinnamon sticks to a small saucepan and place over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, or until the honey is melted and the spices are intensely fragrant.

  2. Remove from heat and transfer to a large glass or other non-reactive bowl. Add cranberry juice, orange wedges, and vodka, if using. Refrigerate for several hours to overnight.

  3. Once thoroughly chilled, remove from refrigerator and firmly squeeze each orange wedge into the bowl to capture the juice before discarding. Strain mixture with a fine-mesh strainer and discard the solids.

  4. To serve, fill serving glasses with ice and add enough of the seasoned cranberry juice mixture to fill each glass about 1/3 full. Top off each glass with sparkling water and stir to combine. Taste and sweeten with additional honey, if desired. Garnish with cinnamon sticks and/or rosemary skewers and serve immediately.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes

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