My mother would brew a batch of this hot drink when any of us children were sick. One sip and we'd instantly feel better! Now I make it for my husband and daughter on dreary winter mornings or anytime they're feeling under the weather.
Hot Cranberry Drink
Hot Cranberry Drink
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
10 min
Yield
6-8 servings (about 2 quarts)
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 6 cups water, divided
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup red-hot candies
- 7 whole cloves
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
Directions
- In a saucepan, cook cranberries in 2 cups water until they pop. Strain through a fine sieve, reserving juice and discarding skins; set aside.
- In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, candies, cloves and remaining water. Cook until candies are dissolved. Add orange and lemon juices and reserved cranberry juice; heat though. Discard cloves. Serve hot.
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