Cranberry Mead Drink
A tart-sweet cranberry drink with honey and lemon—refreshing after a rich holiday meal.
- Time
- 15 min
- Serving
- 96 kcal
- Ingredients
- ≈ $0.77
- Protein
- 1 g
Ingredients
- 1 Frozen cranberriespack 300 g ≈ $3.00 70 g
- 2 Honey 18 g
- 3 Lemon≈ $4.70 per kg 15 g
Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.
Method
Thaw cranberries slightly, then mash them with a spoon.
Pour in 250 ml (1 cup) of water, bring to a boil, and simmer for 5 minutes.
Strain the liquid, squeezing the berries dry.
Cool the drink to warm, then stir in honey and lemon3 juice until dissolved.
Chill before serving.
Tips
- Why it works
- Don't thaw the cranberries completely, so the berries keep their shape and the drink doesn't turn too watery. Cook for 5 minutes, otherwise the honey won't fully dissolve even as it cools.
- Substitutions
- Replace the honey with sugar (15 g) for a less sweet drink. If you have no lemon, replace the lemon juice with the juice of half an orange.
- Common mistakes
- If the mors is too sour, the cranberries were cooked for less than 5 minutes or too little honey was added. Taste it after it cools.
- Storing and reheating
- Keep in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat on the stove to 60 °C, don't let it boil. Don't freeze, as the cranberries will turn soft.
- Serve with
- Serve with rich dishes like pork, a cheese platter or blini. Give it to kids after lunch to wash down the sweetness of milk.
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