This seasonal cranberry orange drink is a great way to get the antioxidants of cranberries and the anti-inflammatory power of oranges all in one festive glass. Sweet, tart, and delicious!
You don’t often find healthy holiday recipes, but that’s what you’re getting here. This refreshing drink is packed with healthy ingredients AND the flavors of the holidays.
I like to describe this recipe as easy cranberry sauce in a glass because it combines the classic flavors of cranberries and orange. However, it’s not nearly as sweet. And being virgin, it keeps the holiday spirit high and the drama low. You all know what I mean!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Less Than a Handful of Ingredients: It only takes THREE simple ingredients to make!
- So Easy: Blend, pour, and enjoy.
- So Festive: Ever sip is full of the classic, festive combo of orange and cranberry, and the color is perfect for the holidays.
- No-Muss and No-Fuss: Get in and out of the kitchen in a flash and back to your guests.
Key Ingredients
Because every ingredient is key to this recipe, I’ve listed them all here. You can find their exact amounts in the recipe card at the end of the post.
- Cranberries: Cranberries create the tart base for the drink and give it its festive color.
- Orange Juice: Orange juice adds sweetness and that classic citrus note.
- Agave: A little agave gives the drink the perfect amount of sweetness to balance its tartness and acidity.
Variations
- Cranberries: This recipe is made with fresh cranberries that I freeze before blending, so you absolutely use cranberries from the freezer aisle.
- Citrus: Use pineapple or pineapple orange juice for a tasty variation.
- Agave: You can use honey, maple syrup, or plain sugar for different flavors.
- Cocktail: Add a splash (or more) of vodka for a festive holiday cocktail.
How to Make This Cranberry Orange Drink
This drink is about as easy as it gets. I’ve included an overview of the recipe right here, but honestly, it’s not much different from the specific instructions in the recipe card!
- Add the ingredients to a Vitamix or high-speed blender.
- Blend on high until combined.
- Pour and enjoy!
Expert Tips
- Use a Powerful Blender: This recipe uses frozen cranberries, so I highly recommend a Vitamix or high-speed blender.
- Pulse for Weaker Blenders: If you have a regular blender, pulse your ingredients to help them fully blend.
Cranberry Orange Drink FAQs
The classic version is made with cranberry juice, 7UP, orange juice, and vodka. My version is more like a slushy, made with blended frozen cranberries, orange juice, and agave, and containing no alcohol.
This recipe makes two 12-ounce glasses, so I recommend adding about 2 shots. That’s enough to flavor the drinks without making them too strong.
This cranberry orange drink is tart, sweet, and full of orange and cranberry flavors.
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Cranberry Orange Drink Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 ounce bag fresh cranberries, frozen
- 2 cups orange juice
- 3 tablespoons agave
Instructions
- Using a Vitamix or blender, add frozen cranberries, orange juice and agave.
- Cover with lid and blend on high until combined.
- Pour into two 12 ounce glasses, garnish with cranberries and an orange slice, if desired.
Notes
- This recipe uses frozen cranberries, so I highly recommend a Vitamix or high-speed blender.
- If you have a regular blender, pulse your ingredients to help them fully blend.
Nutrition
Here are a couple pics that are perfect to save to your favorite holiday or drink Pinterest boards.
Enjoy, Terri
