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Cranberry and Cinnamon Spritzer

This delightful beverage is a delicious way to celebrate the holiday season.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 6

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

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 another non-reactive bowl. Add cranberry juice, orange wedges, and vodka, if using. Refrigerate for several hours to overnight.
  • Once thoroughly chilled, remove from the refrigerator and firmly squeeze each orange wedge into the bowl to capture the juice before discarding. Strain the 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.