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Warm Cranberry Chamomile Sipper
By: HexaTrail_73
Beverage Type(s)
- Health Drink
- Hot Drink
- Non-alcoholic
Recommended Occasion
Evening wind-down
Flavor Profile
TartFloralLightly sweet
Description
A warm cranberry-chamomile drink with a light tart edge and xylitol sweetness. It keeps the cranberry theme while reducing sugar compared with a typical juice beverage.
Ingredients
- Water - 12 fl oz
- Chamomile tea - 1 tbsp
- Cranberry juice - 2 fl oz
- Xylitol - 2 tsp
Preparation Instructions
- Heat 8 fl oz water until hot but not boiling.
- Steep chamomile tea in the hot water for 5 minutes.
- Strain the tea into a mug.
- Stir in the xylitol until fully dissolved.
- Add cranberry juice.
- Top up with 4 fl oz hot water to reach about 12 fl oz total.
- Serve warm.
Equipment required: saucepan, strainer, stirring spoon
Dietary Goals
- Helps with oral health
Additional Information
- Use unsweetened cranberry juice to keep added sugar low.
- Because cranberry juice is acidic, this drink is best enjoyed with food rather than sipped continuously over a long period.
- Xylitol is not safe for dogs and may cause stomach upset in large amounts.