Description
A festive aperitif perfect for Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup sparkling water
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 star anise
- Fresh cranberries for garnish
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine cranberry juice, orange juice, honey, cinnamon stick, and star anise.
- Heat over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Strain into glasses and top with sparkling water.
- Garnish with fresh cranberries.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
- Adjust honey to taste.
- For an alcoholic version, add 1 oz vodka or rum per serving.
- Best served immediately.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Christmas aperitif, festive drink, holiday cocktail