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Red Devil
By: HexaTrail_73
Beverage Type(s)
- Hot Drink
- Non-alcoholic
Recommended Occasion
Winter feasts and holiday gatherings
Flavor Profile
TartSpicedBrightWarming
Description
A heritage-style spiced cranberry drink with a deep ruby color and a tart, warming finish. Molasses and baking spices give it an old-fashioned character.
Ingredients
- Fresh cranberries - 2 cups
- Water - 4 cups
- Dark molasses - 2 tbsp
- Orange slices - 2 slices
- Ground cinnamon - 0.5 tsp
- Ground cloves - 1/8 tsp
- Ground ginger - 0.25 tsp
- Salt - 1 pinch
Preparation Instructions
- Add the cranberries, water, molasses, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and salt to a saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 12 minutes, until the cranberries burst.
- Mash the cranberries lightly with a spoon.
- Add the orange slices and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Strain the liquid into a heatproof pitcher, pressing gently on the solids.
- Serve hot.
Equipment required: saucepan, spoon, strainer, heatproof pitcher
Dietary Goals
- Vegan
- Dairy-free
- Gluten-free
Additional Information
- Garnish each mug with an extra orange slice for a traditional look.
- Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days and reheat gently before serving.
- For a less tart drink, add 1 tbsp more molasses after straining.