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Cranberry Orange Drink Recipe (Easy and Festive)

November 17, 2021 by Great Grub, Delicious Treats

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This festive seasonal cranberry orange drink is a great way to get the antioxidants of cranberries and the anti-inflammatory power of oranges all in one glass. Sweet, tart, and delicious!

Two glasses filled with a frozen cranberry orange drink with black and red straws in them.

It’s not often that you’ll discover a holiday recipe that’s also actually good for you, but that’s what you’ve stumbled upon here! This delicious drink is one that is absolutely overflowing with holiday cheer, and believe it or not, it’s healthy! That’s right, I’ve made a holiday drink that’s good for you. Magic!

I love to serve this drink around the holidays. It has the perfect flavor profile and color to really capture the holiday magic, and it’s also full of healthy vitamins and antioxidants. And let’s face it, this time of year, we need all the healthy we can get. Between colds and the flu and all the delicious, delicious junk that we eat, our bodies take a hit. With this drink, I and my family and friends can bolster our immune system and get a healthy dose of holiday cheer all at the same time. Ho, ho, holy cow, it’s great. 

An overhead shot of a black and white checkered round tray with two glasses on it decorated with holiday bulbs and white string of beads.

Cranberry Orange Drink

This incredibly simple drink only has three ingredients, but they work in concert to pack a very, merry punch of flavor. Cranberries and orange juice combine with agave to create a festive drink that’s a beautiful holiday red, has all the sweet and tangy flavors of the season, and just makes the holiday feel so much more merry and bright. It’s a great drink to serve to family and friends around the fire on a cold Christmas day. 

The Perfect Holiday Non-Alcoholic Beverage

One of my favorite things about this drink is that it gives everyone all the holiday feels without the holiday buzz. Now, I’m no t-totaler, but I do prefer it when my guests keep a clear head when they come for the holidays. Unless they’re planning on staying for the evening, they’ll have to drive, and I just feel better knowing that they have zero alcohol in their system. Frankly, it also cuts down on holiday drama – and every family has it, no matter how well they all get along. LOL. 

This drink helps ring in the holiday season without the alcohol, giving everyone – even kids – the great taste and flavors of the season. The best part is that everyone can enjoy all those delicious flavors! 

A single tall glass filled with a frozen cranberry orange drink.

Frequently Asked Questions

Before you dive right into making this delicious holiday drink, take a moment to read over this short FAQ. It answers all the questions you might have regarding this cranberry orange drink, so it’s worth taking a minute to give it a look. 

Do cranberry and orange go together?

Yes! The cranberry and orange flavor combo is a classic holiday combination that’s been around for as long as I can remember. It seems like it’s always been a staple flavor combination for the holidays. 

Does orange or cranberry juice have more vitamin C?

Orange juice has 438% more vitamin C than cranberry juice, however, cranberry juice is absolutely loaded with antioxidants. The combination is a one-two punch of health. 

Can this be turned into a cocktail?

Absolutely. Simply add a little vodka, and you have a lovely cranberry orange cocktail.

An overhead photo of two cranberry orange drinks placed on a round black and white tray with holiday bulbs and a white string of beads.

Ingredients for This Frozen Cranberry Orange Drink

It only takes three simple ingredients to make this delicious drink. That’s it! You’ll find them all easily at your local grocery store. You probably have at least one of them in your kitchen, already. 

  • Fresh cranberries
  • Orange juice
  • Agave

How to Make This Cranberry Orange Drink

In just three simple steps, you’ll have a delicious holiday drink that everyone in the family can enjoy. It’s so simple, even completely cooking newbies can make it with zero effort. If you are looking for a larger batch of this delicious fruity drink, just double or triple the recipe, add it to a large pitcher and place it in the refrigerator until ready to serve. It should stay frozen for a while.

Three Simple Steps

  1. Using a Vitamix or blender, add frozen cranberries, orange juice, and agave.
  2. Cover with lid and blend on high until combined.
  3. Pour into two 12 ounce glasses, garnish with cranberries and an orange slice, if desired.
A double collage photo of two glasses with cranberry orange frozen mocktails with the title of the recipe in the center of the photo.

Try This Delicious Non-Alcoholic Festive Holiday Drink Today

This delicious cranberry drink is not only festive, but it’s full of health benefits, as well. How often can you say something like that about a holiday recipe?! If you’re looking for a delicious new drink to serve your guests this year, give this cranberry orange mocktail a try. It’s so delicious and so festive, everyone will be toasting both the holiday season and you!

Two glasses filled with frozen cranberry orange freeze garnished with black and red plaid straws both sitting on a black and white checkered round tray.

Looking for More Cranberry Recipes?

Cranberry Orange Pecan Loaf – This delicious quick bread is loaded with fresh cranberries, the citrus flavor of orange, and chopped pecans. Baked until golden and then is great served warm with a pad of butter or cold. So delicious!

Cranberry Pecan Oatmeal Cookies – These oatmeal cookies are packed with fresh cranberries, chopped pecans and white chocolate chips. They are baked to perfection and are the perfect holiday cookie recipe. And They’re great to make for holiday cookie exchange parties too.

Cranberry Apple Crisp – These crisp recipe takes the amazing flavor of cranberries and combine it with apples, for a scrumptious cranberry apple crisp everyone will enjoy. It’s perfect to add to the holiday dessert menu for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

And here is a Festive Cranberry Fruit Salad recipe from Taste of Home that you might enjoy as well.

Cranberry Orange Drink Recipe

Great Grub, Delicious Treats
This deliciously easy and festive cranberry orange drink is made with frozen cranberries, orange juice and agave sweetener. A sweet and tart, frozen drink recipe that is perfect for the holidays.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 2 Drinks
Calories 287 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounce bag fresh cranberries, frozen
  • 2 cups orange juice
  • 3 tablespoons agave

Instructions
 

  • Using a Vitamix or blender, add frozen cranberries, orange juice and agave.
  • Cover with lid and blend on high until combined.
  • Pour into two 12 ounce glasses, garnish with cranberries and an orange slice, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 287kcalCarbohydrates: 71gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 642mgFiber: 8gSugar: 49gVitamin A: 598IUVitamin C: 147mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Cranberry Orange Drink, Frozen Cranberry Orange Freeze
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Here are a couple pics that are perfect to save to your favorite holiday or drink Pinterest boards.

A glass with frozen cranberry orange mocktail in it.
Two glasses filled with frozen cranberry orange and agave drink placed on a black and white round tray garnished with red holiday ornaments and white beads.

Enjoy, Terri

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