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Traditional orange-cranberry drink with honey foam

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Description

A warming, seasonal orange-cranberry drink that combines fresh citrus juice with tart cranberries and spicy seasonings, finished with a delicate, sweet-spicy-honey foam made from cream. Traditionally festive in style, yet subtle enough to suit everyday winter gatherings — aromatic, with an intense ruby-orange hue, served in clear mugs or glasses, it catches the eye and invites tasting. Perfect as a non-alcoholic beverage for the whole family, with the option to add dark rum for adults. It pairs wonderfully with gingerbread, shortbread cookies, or cheesecake.

Ingredients Used

Ingredients (12)

Servings:
4
  • Fresh orange juice 800 ml
  • Fresh cranberry 200 g
  • Water 200 ml
  • Honey 120 ml
  • Brown sugar 50 g
  • Lemon juice 30 ml
  • 30% cream 200 ml
  • Orange zest 10 g
  • 🌿 Przyprawy
  • Cinnamon stick 5 szt.
  • Cloves 4 g
  • ✨ Opcjonalne
  • Fresh mint (bunch) 0.3 pęczków
  • Dark rum 3.3 łyżki
💰 Szacowany koszt dania: ~36.15 PLN (9.04 PLN/porcję)

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Preparation steps

Basic Syrup

1

Prepare the cranberry-honey syrup. In a medium saucepan, place fresh cranberries (200 g), water (200 ml), brown sugar (50 g), honey (80 g from the 120 g allocated for the recipe), cinnamon sticks (2 sticks, total weight 10 g), and 4 cloves (4 g). Set over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil.

Ingredients: Fresh cranberry, Water, Brown sugar, Honey, Cinnamon stick, Cloves
Use a medium stainless steel saucepan with a capacity of at least 1.5–2 l. Stir with a wooden spoon. A common mistake: cooking too vigorously — maintain a low, vigorous simmer so the fruit bursts but doesn't burn.
2

Cook the syrup for 12-15 minutes over low heat, stirring every 2-3 minutes. The fruit should break down, and the liquid should reduce to a thicker, glossy syrup (it should coat the spoon, leaving a light trail when dragged across).

Ingredients: Fresh cranberry, Brown sugar, Honey
The time depends on the freshness of the cranberries; if the sauce is watery after 15 minutes, cook for an additional 3-5 minutes. To check the thickness, use a metal spoon — the syrup should lightly coat the spoon.
3

Remove the saucepan from the heat. Remove the cinnamon sticks and cloves. Strain the contents through a fine sieve into a bowl, pressing with a spoon to extract as much juice and pulp as possible. By straining, you will achieve a smooth, glossy syrup without any tough skins.

Ingredients: Cinnamon stick, Cloves, Fresh cranberry
Use a fine mesh strainer and a large spoon or potato masher. A common mistake: pressing too hard through the strainer gives a bitter note — press gently.

Drink base

4

In a separate pot, heat fresh orange juice (800 ml) with lemon juice (30 ml). Heat over low heat to a temperature of about 70°C (a small gentle simmer at the edges), avoiding boiling. Add the drained cranberry syrup and mix well; taste and sweeten with the remaining honey (about 40 g) if needed.

Ingredients: Fresh orange juice, Lemon juice, Honey, Orange zest
Use a kitchen thermometer if you have one; the ideal serving temperature is 65–75°C — at this temperature, the aromas are most noticeable, and the drink won't destroy the foam. If you don't have a thermometer, heat it until steam is visible and starts to gently rise but without a full boil.

Honey foam

5

Chill the mixing bowl (place it in the fridge for 10 minutes). In the cold bowl, place the 30% cream (200 g) and the remaining honey (40 g from the previously measured amount). Whip with a mixer on medium speed for 3–5 minutes until the cream reaches soft, stable peaks — the foam should be thick but still slightly creamy (do not overwhip to butter). Gently add a grated pinch of nutmeg, if desired (optional).

Ingredients: 30% cream, Honey
Use a hand mixer or a stand mixer with a whisk attachment. If you don't have a mixer, whisk by hand for 8–12 minutes, holding the bowl after cooling. A common mistake: beating too long — the foam curdles and becomes grainy.

Assembly and serving

6

Gently reheat the drink base again if it has cooled. In transparent cups or glasses, pour 200 ml of the base (for 4 servings). For each serving, add 1–2 tablespoons of cranberry syrup to taste — for a nice layer of color, pour the base first, then the syrup (you can gently mix it). If you are serving the alcoholic version, add 12.5 ml of dark rum to each serving just before the cream.

Ingredients: Fresh orange juice, Fresh cranberry, Dark rum
Use clear glasses for serving to showcase the color. If you are adding rum, stir with a teaspoon before adding the foam to distribute the alcohol evenly.

Decoration

7

For each serving, spoon 2–3 tablespoons of whipped honey foam. Decorate with a slice or twisted peel of orange (about 2–3 g of peel per serving) and optionally a sprig of fresh mint (2–3 g). Place a small cinnamon stick in each glass as a decoration (optional, to be removed before drinking).

Ingredients: 30% cream, Orange zest, Fresh mint (bunch)
Use a tablespoon to place the meringue — gently lay it on the surface to avoid sinking. A common mistake: too hot a base will melt the meringue — make sure the base is at a maximum of 75°C.

Serving

8

Serve the drink immediately, still slightly steaming, to contrast with the cool honey foam. Serve with a small plate of a cookie (e.g., gingerbread) or a piece of cheese for an additional flavor contrast.

Ingredients: Fresh orange juice, 30% cream
It looks best in transparent glasses or stemmed cups. If you are preparing a larger quantity, keep the syrup and base separate and combine just before serving.

Fun Fact

💡

Cranberries were valued by the indigenous people of North America not only as food but also as medicine and dye. The combination of cranberries with citrus is a traditional winter pairing that provides a lot of vitamin C and a beautiful, intense color to the drink.

Best for

Święta Bożego Narodzenia zimowe spotkania rodzinne przyjęcia i kolacje świąteczne wieczory przy kominku

Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve in warmed glasses to keep the drink hot longer and to better showcase the steam. Spoon the foam on just before serving to maintain the color contrast. For children, serve without rum; for adult guests, place the rum alongside and allow for self-serving.

🥡 Storage

Store cranberry syrup in a tightly sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to 4–5 days. The juice base can be prepared and chilled separately for up to 24 hours; before serving, heat to 65–75°C. Store whipped cream covered in the refrigerator for up to 12 hours and gently rewhip before use; do not freeze whipped cream.

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