Cranberry Juice Cocktail (Printer-Friendly)
A vibrant blend of cranberry, apple, and orange juices sweetened lightly for a refreshing drink.
# What You'll Need:
→ Juices
01 - 2 cups 100% unsweetened cranberry juice
02 - 1 cup apple juice
03 - 1 cup orange juice
→ Sweetener
04 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar, or to taste
05 - 1/2 cup water
→ To Serve
06 - Ice cubes
07 - Fresh cranberries or orange slices (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan and heat over low flame, stirring until sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
02 - Pour cranberry juice, apple juice, and orange juice into a large pitcher and combine thoroughly.
03 - Incorporate the cooled simple syrup into the juice mixture, tasting and adjusting sweetness by adding more syrup or juice as preferred.
04 - Refrigerate the mixture for a minimum of 30 minutes to enhance flavor.
05 - Pour over ice cubes and garnish with fresh cranberries or orange slices as desired.
# Expert Advice:
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- This cocktail feels like a secret handshake between friends—simple to make yet full of bright, lively flavors you won't find in store bought mixes
- I love how easily it adapts, whether you want it sparkling, sweetened just right, or spiked for a party
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- Simple syrup is your best friend here—without it, the sugar won&t dissolve well and can make the texture grainy
- I discovered adding fresh citrus slices right before serving brightens the drink like magic and makes it look beautiful
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- Always cool your simple syrup completely before mixing it in to keep the juices fresh and bright
- The secret to a perfectly balanced cocktail is tasting as you sweeten; it&s easier than you think to go from tart to just right