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Cran-Merry Drink

Cran-Merry Drink: Your Festive Holiday Mocktail Delight

Enjoy the Cran-Merry Drink, a vibrant holiday mocktail combining cranberry, citrus, and creamy coconut milk for a festive, non-caffeinated delight.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Refresher Base
  • 1 cup cranberry juice cocktail opt for pure cranberry juice for a fresher taste
  • 0.5 cup water can be replaced with flavored sparkling water
  • 0.25 cup blood orange syrup substitute with orange syrup if needed
  • 1 teaspoon citric acid fresh lemon or lime juice works well
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon optional
  • pinch ground cloves omit for a more straightforward profile
For the Creamy Base
  • 0.5 cup sweetened coconut milk almond milk or cashew milk are alternatives
  • 1 cup ice use crushed ice for faster cooling
For Garnish
  • handful freeze-dried/fresh cranberries fresh cranberries can be muddled

Equipment

  • mason jar
  • cocktail shaker
  • tall glass

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by adding 1 cup of cranberry juice cocktail, ½ cup of water, ¼ cup of blood orange syrup, 1 teaspoon of citric acid, ½ teaspoon of cinnamon, and a pinch of ground cloves into a large mason jar. Secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds until everything is well combined and the mixture appears vibrant and frothy.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, pour in ½ cup of the refresher base you just created and ½ cup of sweetened coconut milk. Seal the shaker and gently shake for another 15-20 seconds until well blended.
  3. Grab a tall glass and fill it with crushed ice to chill the glass slightly.
  4. Carefully pour the cranberry-coconut mixture over the ice-filled glass. Garnish with freeze-dried or fresh cranberries on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gFat: 1.5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 20mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 25gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mg

Notes

Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Chill your glass before serving for a refreshing drink. Adjust sweetness to your liking by modifying the blood orange syrup. Prepare the refresher base ahead of time for convenience.

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