Cranberry Lemonade Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 cups
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Calories
95 kcal
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Course
Drinks
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Cuisine
North American
Cranberry Lemonade Recipe
Description
The recipe begins by preparing a cranberry syrup which extracts flavor and sweetness from cranberries simmered with water, sugar, and rosemary sprigs. After boiling and simmering for a short time, cranberries are mashed to release juices, and the mixture is cooled then strained to remove solids. This syrup forms the concentrated base of the drink.
This syrup is then mixed with more water and freshly squeezed lemon and orange juices in a large pitcher. When ready to serve, the mixture is garnished with ice cubes, fresh cranberries, rosemary sprigs, and slices of orange and lemon, visually reinforcing the flavors within the lemonade.
The resulting beverage is tart and slightly sweet with bright citrus notes and a subtle hint of rosemary’s herbaceousness. Cranberry Lemonade offers a distinctly festive flavor well suited to cool warm days or accompany light meals and snacks. The balance is easily adjusted by varying syrup concentration or citrus.
Ingredients
Cranberry Syrup
- 2 cups cranberries fresh or frozen
- 2 cups water
- ¾ cup sugar
- 4 inch rosemary springs
Cranberry Orange Lemonade
- 4 cups water
- ½ cup lemon juice
- ½ cup orange juice
- orange to garnish, fruit slices; frozen cranberries
- lemon
- rosemary
- Cranberry
Instructions
- Make the cranberry syrup by adding the cranberries, water, sugar, and rosemary to a small pot over high heat. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Take the pot off the heat, mash the cranberries with a fork, then let it cool.
- Strain the cranberry syrup through a fine-mesh sieve.
- Pour the cranberry syrup, water, lemon juice, and orange juice into a large pitcher.
- When you're ready to serve it, add ice to the pitcher then pour it into tall glasses and garnish with cranberries and a sprig of rosemary.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 95 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 glass | |
| Calories | 95kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 65mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 21IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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