Cranberry Beverage Syrup Recipe

Name: Cranberry Beverage Syrup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 quarts water; 3 pounds fresh or frozen cranberries; 5 cups sugar; 5 cinnamon sticks (3 inches); 1 liter ginger ale, chilled; 2 cups apple juice, chilled; 2 cups club soda, chilled; 1-1/2 quarts cold water; 1-1/2 quarts ginger ale, chilled; 1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed; 2 cups club soda, chilled; 2 cups iced tea, chilled

Servings: persons

2 quarts water
3 pounds fresh or frozen cranberries
5 cups sugar
5 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
1 liter ginger ale, chilled
2 cups apple juice, chilled
2 cups club soda, chilled
1-1/2 quarts cold water
1-1/2 quarts ginger ale, chilled
1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
2 cups club soda, chilled
2 cups iced tea, chilled

1
In a Dutch oven, bring the water, cranberries, sugar and cinnamon to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until berries pop. Mash slightly with a potato masher; simmer 5 minutes longer.
2
Strain and discard pulp and cinnamon sticks. Refrigerate syrup in 2-cup portions for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw before using. Yield: 5 batches (about 10 cups total).
3
To prepare Cranberry Cooler: In a pitcher, combine 2 cups cranberry syrup and ginger ale. Serve over ice. Yield: 6 servings.
4
To prepare Cran-Apple Drink: In a pitcher, combine 2 cups cranberry syrup, apple juice and club soda. Serve over ice. Yield: 6 servings.
5
To prepare Cranberry-Lemonade Sparkle: In a punch bowl, combine water, ginger ale, 4 cups cranberry syrup and lemonade concentrate. Serve over ice. Yield: 18-20 servings.
6
To prepare Cranberry Tea: In a pitcher, combine 2 cups cranberry syrup, club soda and iced tea. Serve over ice. Yield: 6 servings.

1588

kcal

Calories

Fat

428

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 quarts water, 3 pounds fresh or frozen cranberries, 5 cups sugar, 5 cinnamon sticks (3 inches), and more.

Yes, Cranberry Beverage Syrup falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Cranberry Beverage Syrup

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