Cranberry Juice Recipe
Tangy cranberry delight, a refreshing concoction that will keep you craving more.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Rinse the Cranberries
Thoroughly rinse the fresh cranberries under cold water to remove any dirt or impurities.
- 2
Cook the Cranberries
In a large saucepan, combine the rinsed cranberries and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 3
Simmer the Mixture
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until the cranberries burst and soften.
- 4
Strain the Juice
Using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth, strain the cranberry mixture into a large bowl, pressing the solids to extract as much juice as possible.
- 5
- 6
Add Lemon Juice
Stir in 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice to enhance the flavor of the cranberry juice.
- 7
Chill the Juice
Allow the juice to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until chilled.
- 8
Serve with Ice
To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled cranberry juice over the ice. Add optional mint leaves or lemon slices for garnish.