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Spicy Cranberry Spritzer

This Spicy Cranberry Spritzer is a delicious way to celebrate the holiday season. Here, the classic flavor combination of cranberry, orange, and cinnamon is complemented by the unexpected addition of cumin.
You can add a little vodka for an adults-only treat if you'd like, or skip it for a yummy mocktail everyone can enjoy. Cheers! 
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American/Canadian
Servings 6
Calories 143 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tbsp whole cumin seeds
  • 4 cinnamon sticks
  • 3 cups unsweetened cranberry juice
  • 2 medium oranges each cut into 8 wedges
  • 3 cups sparkling water

Instructions
 

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Notes

Optional: ½ cup vodka 


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

Nutrition

Calories: 143kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gSodium: 33mgPotassium: 245mgFiber: 3gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 197IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 2mg
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