Russian Mors, My Mulled Cranberry Cider Drink Recipe
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Russian Mors, My Mulled Cranberry Cider Drink Recipe
Description
Russian Mors combines fresh or frozen cranberries with citrus zest and a blend of warming spices such as cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, or ginger. The ingredients are simmered briefly just until boiling, preserving vitamin content, and then allowed to cool. The fruit mixture is strained through a fine-mesh colander, squeezing out all the juice, then sweetened to taste with agave syrup, honey, or sugar. This method yields a clear, punch-style drink that highlights the tartness of cranberries balanced by citrus and spice. It can be served chilled for a refreshing treat, at room temperature for everyday sipping, or gently heated to add cozy warmth.
The recipe is adaptable: you can include additional berries like strawberries or blueberries to vary the flavor. Cranberry pulp leftover from straining is nutrient-dense and can be used in baked goods or fermentation recipes. This drink is simple to prepare and stores well, allowing flavors to meld overnight, making it a practical homemade beverage option.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cranberry fresh or frozen
- 1 litre water cold
- 1 orange or lemon, zest
- 1 cinnamon stick
any of the following spices, according to prefrence:
- 3 cloves
- 3 cardamom pods
- 3 allspice
- 1 star anise
- 1 inch ginger grated
- ½ cup orange juice or lemon, optional, freshly squeezed
- 3 tablespoons agave syrup honey, or sugar (more or less, to taste)
Instructions
- Wash cranberries and any other fruit you may be using.
- Combine cranberries, orange (or lemon) zest and cold water in a medium-sized pot.
- Tie any spices you are using in a small cheesecloth pouch. If you don't have any cheesecloth, don't worry, just add the spices to the pot as they are.
- Bring the contents of the pot to a gentle boil, and remove from heat about a minute after it comes to a boil, to preserve the vitamins. Let cool between 30 minutes to an hour.
- Once cranberry concoction has cooled down, remove the cheesecloth pouch. Pour mors through a tight-mesh colander into a one-litre jar, taking care to squeeze all the juice out of the berries and fruit with a wooden spoon.
- Taste and sweeten with agave syrup, honey or sugar. Let stand overnight or for a few hours, for the flavours to mend and come together.
- Serve cold, in room temperature, or heated gently in the microwave (I prefer it cold).
Notes
- Save the leftover cranberry pulp to add nutrients and flavor to muffins, cakes, or homemade kombucha.
- Feel free to add other fruits such as strawberries, blueberries, apples, or pears for variation.
- Let the sweetened drink rest for several hours or overnight to allow flavors to fully develop.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 85 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 85kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 92IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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