Ingredients
- 🍒 4 cups fresh cranberries (or frozen)
- 💧 6 cups water
- 🍁 ¼ cup maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 🍋 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 🌿 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 🧊 Ice cubes, for serving
- 🍊 Orange slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 🍒 Add cranberries and water to a large pot and bring to a boil.
- 🔥 Simmer for 15–20 minutes until the cranberries burst and soften.
- 🥣 Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer, pressing gently to extract the juice.
- 🍁 Stir in maple syrup and lemon juice while warm.
- ❄️ Chill in the refrigerator and serve over ice.
- 🍊 Garnish with orange slices if desired.
⏱️ Prep Time: 5 minutes
🍳 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🍽️ Yield: 6 servings
🔥 Calories: ~60 per serving