How to Make the Cranberry Orange Base

Step 1: Combine the Ingredients

• In a medium saucepan, combine:
• Cranberry juice cocktail
• Water
• Blood orange syrup
• Ground cinnamon
• Ground cloves
• Green coffee extract powder (if using)
• Whisk until everything is well combined.

Step 2: Simmer

• Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat.
• Reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
• The spices will infuse the juice with warm holiday flavor while allowing the orange and cranberry to blend beautifully.

Step 3: Cool

• Remove the saucepan from the heat.
• Allow the mixture to cool completely.
• Once cooled, strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer into a clean jar or container to remove any spice sediment or cranberry bits.
• Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.

How to Make the Refresher

• Once your concentrate is cold, it's time to assemble your drink.

Step 1: Fill Your Shaker

• Add:
• ½ cup Cranberry Orange Base
• ½ cup cold water
• Freeze-dried cranberries
• Plenty of ice

Step 2: Shake

• Secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously for 20 to 30 seconds.
• This chills the drink while lightly mixing everything together for that classic Starbucks-style texture.

Step 3: Serve

• Pour into your favorite glass filled with fresh ice.
• Top with a few extra freeze-dried or fresh cranberries for a festive finishing touch.
• Enjoy immediately.