Homemade Cranberry Lemonade
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4.7
Homemade Cranberry Lemonade
Description
Homemade Cranberry Lemonade elevates traditional lemonade by incorporating cranberry syrup made from fresh or frozen cranberries cooked gently with sugar. The cranberries soften and release flavor, then are pressed through a fine sieve to produce a smooth, vibrant red syrup that adds both tartness and fruitiness. Freshly squeezed lemon juice brings additional brightness and acidity, complementing the cranberry's tart character.
The final lemonade is mixed with cold water to adjust strength and sweetness to personal taste. The result is a refreshing beverage suitable for warm weather, casual serving or entertaining. The vivid color enhances its visual appeal.
For cooler months, the lemonade can be served warm by gently heating. Additionally, the recipe notes that a splash of good quality vodka can be added to transform it into a festive cocktail. Adjust sweetness and lemon juice to balance tartness as preferred.
Ingredients
- 2 cup cranberries fresh or frozen, preferably organic
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 oz lemon juice fresh, preferably organic
- 6 cups water
Instructions
- Place the cranberries in a small pot with half of the sugar and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally.
- Continue cooking until the cranberries are soft, then add the rest of the sugar. Keep stirring until all the sugar has dissolved then remove from heat.
- Place into a fine sieve and push the cranberries through the sieve to extract the syrup over a glass jug or bowl.
- Next, pour the lemon juice into a large pitcher.
- Add the cranberry syrup, and the water.
- Stir and taste, and adjust with more lemon juice, sugar, or water, as desired.
Notes
- This lemonade can be enjoyed warm during colder months by gently heating it in a pot.
- For an adult variation, add quality vodka to the cranberry lemonade.
- Adjust sugar and lemon juice amounts after mixing to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 111 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 8ounces | |
| Calories | 111kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 16IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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