Cranberry Orange cubes

Cranberry Orange cubes

Tart, bright, and festive year-round

Cranberry adds tartness, orange brings sweetness. Drop one into sparkling water, iced tea, or cocktails. Looks impressive, tastes balanced.

What you need

  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 orange (juice + zest)
  • 1 cup water
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • Ice cube tray

How to make it

  1. Roughly chop cranberries (or leave whole)
  2. Juice the orange and zest it
  3. Mix cranberries, orange juice, zest, and water
  4. Add honey if using (cranberries are tart)
  5. Pour into ice cube tray
  6. Freeze for at least 4 hours

How to use

Drop into sparkling water for a festive drink. Add to iced tea for brightness. Use in cocktails for color and flavor.

Why this works

Cranberries are naturally tart, orange balances them out. The color is vibrant and festive. It's not just for holidays—it works year-round.

Practical tip: Frozen cranberries are cheaper and work just as well. They're also available year-round, unlike fresh.

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