Spiced Cranberry Winter Elixir

This non-alcoholic mulled wine, or "spiced cranberry winter elixir," is a delightful and aromatic drink perfect for chilly evenings or as a soothing remedy for a sore throat. Infused with a combination of fruit juices, honey, and an array of warm spices, it offers a comforting and flavorful experience that will make you forget about alcohol.

Spiced Cranberry Winter Elixir

A non-alcoholic mulled wine alternative, the spiced cranberry winter elixir is a soothing and aromatic drink infused with fruit juices, honey, and warm spices.

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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Cranberry Juice
  • 1/4 cup Apple Juice
  • 2 Tbsps Orange Juice
  • 1/2 tsp Honey
  • Orange slices
  • 1 Cinnamon stick
  • 1 Star Anise
  • 3 Cloves
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 1/2 oz Dried Ginger
  • 1/4 tsp Orange zest (zested)
  • A small pinch of Nutmeg
  • 2 Cardamom pods

Instructions

  1. In a pot, combine honey and orange juice. Simmer until the mixture becomes syrupy.
  2. Add the mulling spices and all the fruit juices. Bring to a boil, then simmer for five minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and let it rest for 2 hours to allow the spices to infuse.
  4. Strain the mixture, reserving cinnamon stick, orange slices, and star anise for garnishing into the glasses.
  5. Ladle the elixir into glasses and add the reserved garnish before serving.