Description
This Cran-Merry Orange Refresher is a refreshing Starbucks copycat recipe that combines tart cranberry juice with vibrant blood orange syrup and a hint of warming spices. Perfect for a quick and flavorful iced drink, it uses a homemade refresher base that is mixed with water and served over ice, topped with cranberries for a festive touch.
Ingredients
Refresher Base
- 1 ⅓ cup cranberry juice cocktail
- ⅓ cup water
- ⅓ cup blood orange syrup
- ½ tsp citric acid
- Pinch cinnamon
- Pinch ground cloves
Refresher Drink
- ½ cup Cran-Merry Refresher Base
- ½ cup water
- Ice, as needed
- Freeze-dried cranberries or fresh cranberries, for topping
Instructions
- Make the refresher base: Add the cranberry juice cocktail, water, blood orange syrup, citric acid, cinnamon, and ground cloves into a large mason jar. Secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously until all ingredients are well combined. This base can be stored in the refrigerator for later use.
- Prepare the refresher drink: In a glass, stir together ½ cup of the Cran-Merry Refresher Base with ½ cup of water until fully mixed. Add ice cubes to fill the glass, then top with freeze-dried cranberries or chopped fresh cranberries for garnish. Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing flavors.
Notes
- The blood orange syrup can be substituted with regular orange syrup if unavailable, though the flavor will be less tangy.
- Citric acid adds a tart brightness, but can be omitted if you prefer a milder drink.
- Freeze-dried cranberries add a delightful texture and visual appeal; fresh cranberries impart more tartness but can be slightly bitter.
- Make extra refresher base to store in the fridge for up to 3 days for quick drinks.
- Adjust water quantity for a stronger or lighter flavor according to taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
