Description
This Cran-Merry Orange Lemonade Refresher is a refreshing and vibrant Starbucks copycat drink that perfectly balances tart cranberry and citrus flavors with a hint of warm spices. It’s easy to make at home using a homemade refresher base combined with lemonade and topped with cranberries, making a delightful and invigorating beverage perfect for a quick pick-me-up or a cool summer treat.
Ingredients
Refresher Base
- 1 ⅓ cups cranberry juice cocktail
- ⅓ cup blood orange syrup
- ⅓ cup water
- ½ tsp citric acid
- pinch cinnamon
- pinch ground cloves
Final Drink
- ½ cup Cran-Merry Orange Refresher Base
- ½ cup lemonade
- ice, as needed
- freeze-dried cranberries or fresh cranberries, for garnish
Instructions
- Make the refresher base: Add cranberry juice cocktail, blood orange syrup, water, citric acid, cinnamon, and ground cloves to a large mason jar. Secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Prepare the lemonade refresher: In a glass, stir together ½ cup of the Cran-Merry Orange Refresher Base with ½ cup of lemonade. Pour the mixture over a glass full of ice.
- Garnish and serve: Top the drink with freeze-dried cranberries or fresh cranberries for a festive and fruity touch. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing homemade Cran-Merry Orange Lemonade Refresher.
Notes
- Citric acid adds a tangy brightness and helps preserve the refresher base; if unavailable, a small amount of fresh lemon juice can be used.
- Adjust the sweetness by modifying the amount of blood orange syrup or lemonade to taste.
- Freeze-dried cranberries provide a chewy texture and burst of flavor but fresh cranberries offer a fresher taste if preferred.
- For a chilled refresher base, store it in the refrigerator before mixing the final drink.
- This recipe yields approximately 1 serving but can be easily scaled for multiple servings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
