Cranberry Orange Rosemary Fresh Drink with Honey
An original, vibrant drink that combines gently simmered cranberries with fresh orange, aromatic rosemary, and a touch of honey. Served very cold with sparkling water for a light, refreshing finish.
Ingredients
- 180 g fresh or frozen cranberries (for cocer and licuar)
- 240 ml fresh orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 4 g orange zest (solo the parte orange)
- 45 ml honey (ajustar to taste)
- 4 g fresh rosemary (more a poco extra for decorar if desired)
- 500 ml water (for the infusión base)
- 500 ml well-chilled sparkling water (for terminar the bebida)
- 30 ml lemon juice (aporta equilibrio)
- 300 g ice (for servir)
- 60 g thin orange slices (for servir)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
Allergens
No declared allergens
Instructions
- 1
1. In a small saucepan, combine the cranberries, water, honey, fresh rosemary, and orange zest. Bring to medium heat and cook for 10 minutes, until the cranberries burst and the liquid turns deeply colored. There is no need to go beyond a gentle simmer; if using a thermometer, the mixture will be near 212°F / 100°C.
- 2
2. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture rest for 5 minutes so the rosemary can fully infuse the liquid. Discard the rosemary sprigs.
- 3
3. Transfer the mixture to a blender and add the fresh orange juice and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
- 4
4. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a large pitcher to remove cranberry skins and seeds. Let it cool to room temperature, then chill until very cold, ideally around 39-41°F / 4-5°C.
- 5
5. Just before serving, add the well-chilled sparkling water to the pitcher and stir gently to keep the bubbles lively.
- 6
6. Divide the ice among 4 glasses, add the thin orange slices, and pour the drink over the top. Serve immediately.
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7. For a more aromatic presentation, garnish each glass with a small extra sprig of fresh rosemary if desired.
Chef tips
For a deeper flavor, let the strained base rest in the refrigerator for 1 hour before adding the sparkling water. If you prefer a lighter texture, top each glass with a little extra sparkling water.
Substitutions
You can replace the honey with agave syrup for a vegan version. If you do not have fresh rosemary, use 1 small sprig of fresh thyme for a different but equally aromatic profile.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
Illustrative imageVictorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
Illustrative imageTeakhaus Teak Cutting Board
Stable base for chopping
- Stable surface for chopping
- Gentle on your knife edge
- Hand-wash and let it dry
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