Cranberry Mocktail

When sweaters go on then it's time to make this low-calorie perfectly wonderful Autumn Spiced Mocktail. Low-calorie cranberry juice is simmered with fresh ginger, cloves, cinnamon sticks, fresh-squeezed orange juice, and sliced granny smith apples to create a mocktail that is a sure crowd-pleaser for young and old.

Prep Time 3

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 3

Servings cups

Calories 148

Author Gina Dickson

Ingredients

4 cups cranberry juice drink Ocean Spray low calorie
1 orange juiced
1/2 Granny Smith apple cored and sliced
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1 piece fresh ginger about the size of a penny, 1/4 inch thick
1 empty tea bag or cheesecloth
Orange slices rosemary sprigs, and cinnamon sticks (optional garnish)

Instructions

Prepare the Spices

Place the ginger, cinnamon stick, and cloves into an empty tea bag and pull the drawstring tight. If using cheesecloth, wrap the spices securely and tie closed.
1 teaspoon whole cloves, 1 piece fresh ginger, 1 empty tea bag or cheesecloth, 1 cinnamon stick

Simmer the Mocktail

Pour the cranberry juice into a saucepan.
4 cups cranberry juice drink
Add the spice-filled tea bag, orange juice, and apple slices.
1 orange, 1/2 Granny Smith apple
Simmer over low heat until fragrant and infused.

Finish and Serve

Remove and discard the spice bag.
Serve warm, or chill and serve over ice.
Garnish cold drinks with an orange slice and rosemary sprig. Garnish warm drinks with a cinnamon stick.
Orange slices

Notes

Serving for a Crowd

This recipe can be made in a slow cooker. Cook on low for 3 hours, then serve warm directly from the crock pot.

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