Cranberry Orange Sparkler Recipes

CRANBERRY SPARKLER

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.

CRANBERRY-ORANGE SPARKLER

Steps:

• In a measuring cup, combine juice and liqueur. Divide among 8 Champagne flutes or wine glasses. To serve, top with equal parts Champagne and ginger ale.

RASPBERRY-ORANGE SPARKLERS

Steps:

• Pulse 1 cup raspberries and 1/2 cup each mint and sugar in a food processor. Let sit 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, then strain through a fine mesh sieve. For each drink, combine 1/2 ounce each of the puree and orange-flavored vodka in a glass; top with sparkling white wine and garnish with raspberries.

ORANGE & CRANBERRY SPRITZ

Steps:

• Mix together orange juice and cranberry juice in a large jug. Slowly pour in the sparkling elderflower drink, as it will fizz up. Mix together and serve in tall glasses with ice.

CRANBERRY ORANGE PANCAKES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix cranberries, sugar & zest & set aside.
• In large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda & salt.
• In another small bowl, mix egg, buttermilk, OJ & butter, then add this mixture to flour mixture, stirring until just combined [batter should be lumpy].
• Fold cranberry mixture into the other mixed ingredients.
• Heat a lightly greastd griddle or heavy skillet over medium heat.
• Pour about 1/4 cup batter onto hot griddle for each pancake.
• Cook pancakes until golden brown, then turn to cook other side.
• Serve hot!

CRANBERRY-ORANGE SCONES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Combine flour, butter, white sugar, baking powder, salt, and orange zest in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until butter is pea-sized or smaller. Pour buttermilk and 1/2 of the orange juice in slowly, with the processor running, until dough is sticky and all flour is absorbed. Mix in dried cranberries until evenly distributed. Reserve remaining orange juice for the icing.
• Place dough on a lightly floured surface and gently roll to a thickness of about 1 inch. Cut dough into 12 triangles with a knife (or use a biscuit cutter for circles) and transfer to a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
• While the scones are baking, combine reserved orange juice and 1 cup powdered sugar for icing. Stir to desired consistency, adding more powdered sugar as needed.
• Remove scones from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes to cool. Transfer to a plate and drizzle with icing. Serve warm.

CRANBERRY SPARKLER

Steps:

• Place blackberry puree and cranberry juice in a champagne flute. Add sparkling water to fill. Garnish with mint.