You can’t go wrong with classic lemonade, but sometimes it’s nice to switch things up. This cranberry lemonade is made with just four ingredients. It’s easy and refreshing!
Ingredients
- 2 c. cranberries (frozen works!)
- 3 c. sugar, divided (can be adjusted for taste)
- 4 oz. lemon juice
- 6 c. water
Instructions
- In a small pot, add cranberries and ½ cup sugar. Heat over low-medium heat. Stir occasionally.
- Once berries begin to soften, add another ½ cup sugar. Stir until dissolved. The berries will begin to burst. Once most have burst, remove pot from heat. You can also squeeze the berries against the side of the pot with your spoon/spatula. This will help extract the syrup for the lemonade.
- Over a bowl, pour cranberries into a sieve. With your spoon, gently push to extract the syrup.*
- In a pitcher, add water, lemon juice and the remaining two cups of sugar. Add cranberry syrup and stir.
- Serve over ice and enjoy!
*Author’s Note: Don’t throw away the remaining cranberry goop! What you have left is essentially cranberry jam. It makes for a delicious spread on toast, pancakes, or crepes. Store in the fridge to use for a future breakfast.
Megan Kingsley can be reached at arg-life@uidaho.edu