Citrus Cranberry Sparkler Recipes

CRANBERRY SPARKLER

Cranberry Sparkler image

The flavors of this refreshing cran-raspberry cocktail are great any time of year. In winter, the cranberry makes it a good fit for holiday parties; on a warm summer's night, the raspberry comes to the fore. It's a favorite for our girls' night! -Susan Stetzel, Gainesville, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3/4 cup raspberry rum
1/2 cup cranberry juice
1/4 cup lime juice
Ice cubes
3/4 cup ginger ale or lemon-lime soda, chilled
Optional: Fresh raspberries and cranberries

Steps:

Combine rum and juices. Fill three rocks or old-fashioned glasses with ice. Divide rum mixture evenly among glasses; top each with 2 ounces ginger ale. If desired, serve with fresh raspberries and cranberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 6mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

SALTY AND SWEET CRANBERRY CITRUS BRINE

Salty and Sweet Cranberry Citrus Brine image

Most everyone loves the taste of a salty sweet flavor. I have been using brine for years when making my turkey and chicken. I've tried this one or that one, but finally settled on taking the best elements of my 3 favorite ones to create my own with all the wonderful flavors of Thanksgiving.

Provided by Reigns Only

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup kosher salt
1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate
1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen cranberry juice concentrate
1 gallon water
½ cup brown sugar
1 cinnamon stick
1 lemon, cut into wedges
1 orange, cut into wedges
1 red onion, cut into wedges
3 cloves garlic
4 bay leaves
1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

In a large stockpot, mix together the kosher salt, orange juice concentrate, cranberry juice concentrate, water, brown sugar, cinnamon stick, lemon wedges, orange wedges, onion wedges, garlic cloves, bay leaves, thyme, and black pepper; stir until the salt and brown sugar have dissolved. To use, place a whole turkey into the brine, cover, and refrigerate 14 to 16 hours before roasting. Discard used brine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.7 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 7605.8 mg, Sugar 34.8 g

CITRUS CHAMPAGNE SPARKLER

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Here's a festive beverage to use when toasting the bride at her shower. -Sharon Tipton, Winter Garden, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 11 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups orange juice
1/3 cup orange liqueur
1/3 cup brandy
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
6 cups chilled Champagne

Steps:

In a pitcher, combine the first six ingredients, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Pour 1/4 cup into each Champagne flute or wine glass. Top with Champagne.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CITRUS-CRANBERRY SAUCE

Citrus-Cranberry Sauce image

Provided by Food Network

Categories condiment

Time 30m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 large navel oranges
1 (12-ounce) package fresh cranberries, picked over
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon fresh lime juice

Steps:

Remove the peel and pith from oranges with a pairing knife, cut each section into quarters.
In a heavy saucepan over medium heat combine oranges, cranberries, sugar, water, and ground ginger. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in lemon and lime juice. Cover sauce and chill before serving. Can be made up to 3 days prior to serving.

CRANBERRY ORANGE ICED TEA SPARKLER

Cranberry Orange Iced Tea Sparkler image

For a fun play on bubble tea, cut some jellied cranberry sauce into "caviar," then put a spoonful into this seasonal mocktail. The carbonation from the Italian soda will give it a lava-lamp effect.

Provided by Food Network

Categories beverage

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

4 black tea bags
2 cups cranberry juice cocktail
Six 15-ounce cans Italian orange soda
One 14-ounce can jellied cranberry sauce, cut into small cubes
Orange zest curls, for garnish

Steps:

Bring 1 quart water to a boil, then remove from the heat and add the tea bags. Steep the tea, dunking the bags occasionally, 10 minutes. Remove the tea bags. Add the cranberry juice and stir. Refrigerate until chilled completely, about 1 hour.
Fill a tall glass a third of the way with the cranberry tea, then fill the rest of the way with the Italian orange soda. Add a heaping tablespoon of the cranberry cubes. Garnish with an orange zest curl and serve. Repeat with 11 more glasses and the remaining ingredients.