Cranberry Orange Simple Syrup Recipe for co*cktails and Mocktails (2024)

FAQs

Can you mix cranberry juice and orange juice together? ›

Both cranberries and oranges are good sources of vitamin C and combined into juice, the mixture packs a large dose of this important nutrient.

CONTAINS PURE FILTERED WATER, CRANBERRY JUICE, CANE SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVORS.

To prolong the shelf life, add a little vodka. Usually between a tablespoon and an ounce is enough, depending on how large the batch of syrup is.

3. Avoid mixing acidic fruits with sweet fruits. Acidic and sub-acidic fruits such as grapefruits, strawberries, apples, pomegranates, and peaches, should never be combined with sweet fruits such as bananas and raisins. This is because it often leads to digestive problems, nausea, acidosis, and headaches.

Cranberry juice is usually labeled "100% juice." Other fruits are sometimes added to balance the tart cranberry taste, but that label indicates that the product is made with 100% fruit juices. Cranberry juice co*cktail, meanwhile, has added sugars or high-fructose corn syrup for extra sweetness.

Keep refrigerated. Best if used within 7-10 days after opening.

PURE FILTERED WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, APPLE, CRANBERRY AND GRAPE JUICES FROM CONCENTRATE, LESS THAN 1% OF: NATURAL FLAVORS, CITRIC ACID (PROVIDES TARTNESS), VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID), GRAPE SKIN EXTRACT (FOR COLOR), SUCRALOSE.

This sweet-tart syrup is actually made from pomegranates, and it is surprisingly easy to make at home. Think of grenadine the way you might consider simple syrup and sour mix.

The orange enhances the cranberry flavor in the best possible way! Other great mixers for cranberry juice are grapefruit juice and pineapple juice. Cranberry juice also goes well with alcohols such as vodka, rum, gin, champagne, or red wine.

Does cranberry cleanse your stomach? ›

Antibacterial Properties

Cranberry juice inhibits the overgrowth of harmful bacteria in your body that can contribute to digestive and gastrointestinal issues such as stomach ulcers and urinary tract infections. These bacteria often also release toxins that accumulate in your bloodstream and tissues around the body.

It's also one of the easiest ingredients to make yourself—if you can boil water, you can make simple syrup. At its most basic, simple syrup is a 1:1 ratio of granulated sugar dissolved in an equal volume of water.

Simple syrup is a liquid sweetener made by dissolving sugar in water. That's literally it. Simple syrup disperses sweetness evenly throughout beverages of any temperature, making it a key component of many iced drinks and co*cktails (like sparkling beet lemonade or a whiskey sour).

Refrigerating simple syrup extends its shelf life and slows the future growth of bacteria. You can keep it at room temperature, but it will go bad much faster. If you plan use up it up within a few days, it can be stored at room temperature. Otherwise I highly recommend storing it in the fridge or freezer.

Avoid cranberry juice co*cktails as these are often mixed with other juices, such as grape juice and apple juice, and contain added sugars that can take away from the benefits of pure cranberry juice. If you find pure cranberry juice too tart, dilute it with water to make it more palatable.

No interactions were found between cranberry and Vitamin C.