Cinnamon Cumin Cranberry Spritzer Cocktail (Alcohol Optional)

This delightful Cranberry Spritzer Cocktail is a delicious way to celebrate the holiday season. Here, the classic flavor combination of cranberry, orange, and cinnamon is complemented by the unexpected addition of cumin.

Add a little vodka for a fun adults-only treat, or skip it for a pleasant mocktail everyone can enjoy. Cheers!

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Cinnamon and Cumin-Infused Cranberry Spritzer Cocktail

Ingredients for Cranberry Spritzer Cocktail:

  • 1 c. fresh or frozen cranberries 1⁄4 c. honey
  • 1⁄2 c. water
  • 2 T whole cumin seeds
  • 4 cinnamon sticks
  • 3 c. unsweetened cranberry juice
  • 2 medium organic oranges, each cut into 8 wedges Optional: 1⁄2 c. vodka
  • 3 c. sparkling water

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Optional Garnish:

  • Additional cinnamon sticks
  • 6 long rosemary sprigs, lower leaves removed, and threaded with fresh cranberries
cranberries in a bowl

Directions for cranberry spritzer:

Step 1: Add cranberries, honey, water, cumin seeds, and cinnamon sticks to a small saucepan and place over medium heat.

Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, or until the honey is melted and the spices are intensely fragrant.

Step 2: Remove from heat and transfer to a large glass or other non-reactive bowl.

Add cranberry juice, orange wedges, and vodka, if using. Refrigerate for several hours to overnight.

Step 3: Once thoroughly chilled, remove from refrigerator and firmly squeeze each orange wedge into the bowl to capture the juice before discarding.

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Strain mixture with a fine-mesh strainer and discard the solids.

cranberry spritzer

Step 4: To serve, fill serving glasses with ice and add enough of the seasoned cranberry juice mixture to fill each glass about 1/3 full.

Top off each glass with sparkling water and stir to combine. Taste and sweeten with additional honey, if desired.

Cinnamon and Cumin-Infused Cranberry Spritzer Cocktail

Garnish with cinnamon sticks and/or rosemary skewers and serve immediately.

Cinnamon and Cumin-Infused Cranberry Spritzer Cocktail

Cinnamon and Cumin-Infused Cranberry Spritzer Cocktail

Yield: 6
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

This delightful Cranberry Spritzer Cocktail is a delicious way to celebrate the holiday season.

Ingredients

  • 1 c. fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1⁄4 c. honey
  • 1⁄2 c. water
  • 2 T whole cumin seeds4 cinnamon sticks
  • 3 c. unsweetened cranberry juice
  • 2 medium organic oranges, each cut into 8 wedges

Optional:

  • 1⁄2 c. vodka
  • 3 c. sparklin

Instructions

  1. Add cranberries, honey, water, cumin seeds, and cinnamon sticks to a small saucepan and place over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, or until the honey is melted and the spices are intensely fragrant.
  2. Remove from heat and transfer to a large glass or other non-reactive bowl. Add cranberry juice, orange wedges, and vodka, if using. Refrigerate for several hours to overnight.
  3. Once thoroughly chilled, remove from refrigerator and firmly squeeze each orange wedge into the bowl to capture the juice before discarding. Strain mixture with a fine-mesh strainer and discard the solids.
  4. To serve, fill serving glasses with ice and add enough of the seasoned cranberry juice mixture to fill each glass about 1/3 full. Top off each glass with sparkling water and stir to combine. Taste and sweeten with additional honey, if desired. Garnish with cinnamon sticks and/or rosemary skewers and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 183Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 8mgCarbohydrates: 36gFiber: 2gSugar: 32gProtein: 1g

Nutrient values are only estimates provided by online calculators. Various factors can change the nutritional information in any given recipe.

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