Celebrate the holiday season with this delicious, refreshing and easy fresh cranberry and orange juice! This drink has a delightful balance of tanginess and sweetness and is perfect for spreading holiday cheer!
Enjoy more delightful drinks this season including our refreshing pear juice recipe and our cozy pumpkin spice tea and masala chai (spiced Indian tea).
This fresh and fruity cranberry orange juice will be your new holiday favourite and is a wonderful and wholesome way to celebrate the holiday season!
This drink is a great option during Thanksgiving, Christmas and seasonal holiday gatherings. With cranberries in season, this recipe is the perfect way to bring something refreshing, fun and nourishing to your holiday table!
This recipe also adds some crisp apples, to enhance the sweetness of the drink and perfectly complements the tanginess of cranberries.
Whether you’re sipping it during the festive season or serving it at a celebration, this holiday drink will brighten your day and bring a little extra cheer!
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Why this Recipe Works
- Delicious balanced flavor: Perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors for an uplifting and refreshing taste.
- Festive, versatile and easy to make: thisholiday drink is perfect for the season and also incredibly quick and easy to make. You can also use this as a base for a cranberry orange juice cocktail (or non-alcoholic mocktail).
- Wholesome and healthy: this drink has no added sugar and is made with fruits including oranges, apples and cranberries, making it a great healthy option for the holidays.
Ingredients You'll Need
- Cranberries: fresh or frozen. Cranberries bring an iconic tartness and beautiful red color to the juice. Cranberries are also rich in antioxidants and vitamin C.
- Oranges: fresh oranges provide a burst of citrusy sweetness, which helps balance the tartness of the cranberries. They also add a lovely fragrance to the juice. Remove any seeds in the oranges before blending the juice.
- Apples: sweet, crisp apples add an extra layer of sweetness and work well in this recipe. I recommend leaving the apple skin on to increase fiber content of this drink.
- Water: to help blend all the ingredients together and adjust the consistency of the juice.
- Ice: to keep the drink cold after blending.
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Substitutions and Variations
- Spices: Add a hint of ground or fresh ginger for a warm, spiced version of the juice.
- Sweetener: If you prefer a sweeter drink, add a little maple syrup or a fresh pear.
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How to Make Orange and Cranberry Juice
Step 1: Prepare the Fruit: Rinse the cranberries, peel and segment the oranges, and core and chop the apples into chunks. Remove any seeds from the oranges or apples. Add to the blender with ¼ cup water. Add an ice cube.
Step 2: Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high until all the ingredients are well combined and the mixture is smooth. If you prefer a smoother juice, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove any pulp. You can also leave it unstrained for a thicker, more fiber-rich juice. Pour into glasses, serve and enjoy.
Tips for the Best Festive Cranberry and Orange Drink
- Use fresh ingredients: For the best flavor, use fresh cranberries and oranges. If you use frozen cranberries, thaw them slightly before blending for a smoother texture.
- Remove seeds: ensure seeds are removed from the oranges and apples. This prevents bitterness in the drink.
Serving Tips
Serve this festive fresh cranberry orange juice immediately for the best taste!
For a hearty and wholesome festive meal, serve with our vegetable lasagna recipe, air fryer sweet potato wedges, caramelized Brussels sprouts recipe and roasted butternut squash soup recipe.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can use frozen cranberries. Just make sure to thaw them slightly before blending for a smoother texture and omit the ice.
Yes, feel free to add other fruits like pomegranate, pears or berries for a twist on this recipe.
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Cranberry and Orange Juice
Ingredients
- 3 oranges peeled, deseeded and segmented
- ½ cup cranberries fresh or frozen (see notes)
- 2 apples cored and sliced
- ¼ cup water
- 1 ice cube
Instructions
- Add water, cranberries oranges and apples into the blender. Add an ice cube.
- Blend on high until all the ingredients are well combined and the mixture is smooth. Pour into glasses, serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients: For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe oranges and apples. Look for fresh good quality cranberries.
- Cranberries: If you are using frozen cranberries, omit the ice cube in this drink.
- Remove seeds: ensure seeds are removed from the oranges and apples. This prevents bitterness in the drink.
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