Mulled Berry Juice

Warm, vegan mulled berry juice made with spices and citrus. An easy, festive, alcohol-free holiday drink perfect for cozy winter gatherings.

Recipe Source Link:https://www.mygingergarlickitchen.com/mulled-berry-juice/

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RECIPE INGREDIENTS

» For Mulled Berry Juice

• 750 ml (3 cups) berry juice (lingonberry, cranberry, or mixed berry)
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 star anise
• 2 green cardamom pods
• 4 cloves
• 1 orange
• Maple syrup or honey, to taste (if needed)
• Almond flakes, for garnish
• Dried cranberries, for garnish

RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

» How to Make Mulled Berry Juice

1. Using a knife, peel the orange and cut the peel into thin strips. Wrap the strips around a chopstick to form curls. Set aside for decoration.
2. Add the berry juice to a saucepan. You can also add 1 cup of water to dilute it, if needed.
3. Add the cinnamon stick, star anise, cardamom pods, cloves, and the remaining orange peel to the saucepan. I am using store-bought sweetened juice here, but you can add maple syrup or honey if you are using unsweetened juice.
4. Bring to a boil medium heat and simmer for about 5 minutes on medium-low heat. Taste and sweeten, if needed.
5. Remove only the orange peel. Keep the whole spices in the juice for continued flavor, or strain the juice if you prefer.
6. Pour it into heat proof glasses or cups.
7. Top with almond flakes and dried cranberries, garnish with orange peel curls, and serve hot.

RECIPE NOTES

1. Always use whole spices instead of ground spices for a clean flavor.
2. Do not boil the juice, gentle simmering keeps it smooth and balanced.