Cranberry juice
6 servings
30 minutes
Cranberry juice is a fragrant and refreshing drink that has become an integral part of Russian cuisine. Its roots go deep into history when our ancestors valued the natural power of cranberries for their vitamin richness and health-boosting abilities. The juice has a bright sweet-and-sour taste that balances the tartness of fresh cranberries with the softness of sugar. This drink not only quenches thirst but also helps fight colds due to the high antiseptic properties of the berries. It is often served chilled in summer heat and slightly warmed in winter for comfort and rejuvenation. Its rich ruby color and invigorating taste make it an ideal complement to meals, enhancing the flavors of traditional Russian dishes.
1
Sort the cranberries, wash them, crush with a wooden spoon, then squeeze out the juice.
- Cranberry: 1 glass
2
Pour water over the squeezed berries, boil, strain the broth, add sugar, pour in the juice, and cool.
- Water: 1.5 l
- Sugar: 0.5 glass