Enjoy some Cinnamon Mocha Coffee, with chocolate, cinnamon, brown sugar and nutmeg! This easy drink can be served hot, or enjoyed as an iced coffee.

Today I want to share with you a recipe I found in an old magazine I have in my collection of cookbooks and food magazines. The recipe is for cinnamon mocha coffee, and if you enjoy flavored coffees, you might want to try this delicious beverage!

Guess what? This recipe is simple: spiced and brewed strong coffee is combined with a sweet, homemade mocha, and the results are delicious! The recipe as written, will yield approximately six, 1 cup servings of this delicious cinnamon mocha coffee in just a few minutes.

Top it off with some whipped cream and more cinnamon, and you’ve got a tasty mug of coffee to sip and enjoy! Here’s how to make cinnamon mocha coffee, from scratch.

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Brew The Coffee

Place ground, DARK roast coffee grounds, ground nutmeg and cinnamon into a coffee filter in a drip coffee maker. Add water to the coffeemaker (5 cups), and brew, according to manufacturer instructions.

Prepare The Mocha

Now it’s time to make the mocha that will be added to the hot coffee after it is finished brewing. Measure milk, chocolate syrup and brown sugar into a medium saucepan. Stir until combined, and then cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the brown sugar has dissolved.

Remove the pan from the heat, and then stir in vanilla extract. Pour this hot mocha mixture into the hot coffee as soon as it has finished brewing.

You can pour it directly into the coffee carafe, or transfer the coffee to a saucepan and add the mocha into that pan. Stir well, to fully combine the coffee and the mocha mixture.

Garnish And Serve The Cinnamon Mocha Coffee

Serve the cinnamon mocha coffee while very hot. Pour the coffee into mugs, and top each mug with a good sized dollop (or spray) of sweetened, whipped cream.

Sprinkle with a little finely grated chocolate (or cinnamon) on top of the whipped cream, and serve. It tastes great hot, especially on a really COLD day, or any day for that matter.

Care For An Iced Cinnamon Mocha Coffee?

If you are a fan of iced coffees, simply let the cinnamon mocha coffee cool completely (room temp. or refrigerated, so ice won’t melt and weaken the brew).

When ready to enjoy a cup of iced cinnamon mocha coffee, simply pour the coffee over crushed ice, and dollop with a shot of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon. It tastes great on a HOT summer day!

I really hope you try this recipe for cinnamon mocha coffee. You can store any leftovers in the refrigerator. Then reheat or add ice, depending on how you want to enjoy this flavorful coffee.

If you like flavored coffees, be sure to try my recipe for Orange Spiced Coffee. if has great flavor, too, and is easy to make! Thanks for stopping by, and please come back soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, and have a GREAT day!

Looking For More HOT or COLD BEVERAGE Recipes?

You can find ALL of my recipes in the Recipe Index, located at the top of the page. I have a nice variety of both hot and cold drinks, including:

• Valencia Orange Hot Chocolate
• Watermelon, Lime & Mint Agua Fresca
• Blackberry Soda
• Hot Spiced Apple Cider

Interested In More Recipes?

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Original recipe source: “Taste of Home” magazine, April/May 2006 edition, page 10, published by Reiman Publications, Inc.

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Cinnamon Mocha Coffee

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

0 mins

Total Time

5 mins

 

Enjoy some Cinnamon Mocha Coffee, with chocolate, cinnamon, brown sugar and nutmeg! This easy drink can be served hot, or as an iced coffee.

Category: Beverage

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cinnamon mocha coffee

Servings: 6 (1 cup servings)

Calories Per Serving: 104 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

• ½ cup ground dark roast coffee
• 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 5 cups water
• 1 cup milk
• ⅓ cup chocolate syrup
• ¼ cup (packed) brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• whipped cream, cinnamon for garnish (optional)

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

1. Place ground, DARK roast coffee grounds, ground nutmeg and cinnamon into a coffee filter in a drip coffee maker. Add water to the coffeemaker (5 cups), and brew, according to manufacturer instructions.

2. Measure milk, chocolate syrup and brown sugar into medium saucepan. Stir until combined; cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally, until brown sugar has dissolved. Remove pan from heat; stir in vanilla. Pour hot mocha mixture into the brewed coffee as soon as it has finished brewing. You can pour it directly into the coffee carafe, or transfer the coffee to a saucepan and add the mocha into that pan. Stir well, to fully combine.

3. TO SERVE HOT- Pour hot coffee into mugs; top each mug with a dollop (or spray) of sweetened, whipped cream. Sprinkle with finely grated chocolate or a little cinnamon, and serve. ENJOY!

4. TO SERVE ICED- Let coffee cool completely. When ready to enjoy a cup of iced coffee, simply pour over crushed ice, and dollop with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon. ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts

Cinnamon Mocha Coffee

Amount Per Serving (1 cup (8 oz.))

Calories 104 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g2%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 1g

Cholesterol 2mg1%

Sodium 42mg2%

Potassium 116mg3%

Carbohydrates 23g8%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 19g21%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 81IU2%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 79mg8%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Warm up with a mug of “easy-to-make” hot spiced apple cider! It’s a delicious “family-friendly” drink to serve at any gathering or holiday!

For about 10 years, I annually hosted several Christmas parties in our home, some with over 100 in attendance, and another cookie exchange with anywhere between 10 and 20 co-workers. The desserts changed each year, but one treat I always made was a huge pot of Hot Spiced Apple Cider.

The first time I made it, I experimented with the ingredients (writing them down). It was such a hit, I made it the same way after that! I would cook a large double batch and leave it simmering on the stove, so guests could ladle up a steaming hot cup of spiced cider whenever they wanted.

Wow… the smell was amazing in our kitchen from the cinnamon sticks and other spices in that big old pot of hot apple cider. It was a popular spot in our kitchen. Today I want to show you how easy it is to prepare scrumptious hot spiced apple cider, whether it is for a small gathering with family OR a large group of friends. Here’s how:

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Apple Juice or Apple Cider?

For this recipe I recommend using apple CIDER, as opposed to apple juice. Typically (in the U.S.), commercial apple juice is heavily filtered to remove all the pulp from the apples used. When using apple cider, you tend to have a much more dense apple flavor.

Cider is made with crushed or mashed up apples. This mixture is then hard-pressed (through cloth or commercial filters), which allows a little bit more of the flavor-filled pulp to remain in the “juice”, before it is pasteurized.

*My tip: If you only have apple juice… just go ahead and use it, but if you can, get apple cider (that’s the best tasting), to make hot spiced apple cider.

Making Hot Spiced Apple Cider Is EASY

Making this delicious apple cider is very simple! Pour a 64 ounce bottle of apple cider into a large stockpot (or Dutch oven). Add some orange juice, cranberry juice, sliced lemon and oranges, and a peeled/sliced apple to the apple cider. Throw in whole allspice, ground cloves, nutmeg and 2 whole cinnamon sticks to the pan. You can find whole cinnamon sticks online, in craft stores, and many grocery stores.

Stir to combine all the ingredients, and then turn the heat to low under the pan. Let the hot spiced apple cider simmer for 30 minutes or more uncovered, on LOW heat, so the flavors have a chance to “marry” and develop. Your kitchen should begin to smell quite nice as the cider cooks, and you can see just how easy it is to make! The recipe, as written, will make approximately 8-9 servings, and can easily be doubled.

Serving Hot Spiced Apple Cider

Once the cider has simmered for 30 minutes or more (and is steamin’ hot), ladle the liquid into serving mugs. It will be perfect just the way it is, but if you want to “garnish” the drink, add an orange or lemon wedge to the rim of the mug. You can even toss in a few raw cranberries and/or a cinnamon stick, if you want (it’s totally optional).

The cider should be served HOT, and I’m confident you will enjoy the warm, cinnamon, citrus and spice flavors in each cup.  It’s a yummy taste of Fall, and is a traditional beverage in our home. 

I hope you enjoy this simple beverage! For me, it just screams “FALL”. If you have leftovers, let the cider cool completely. Strain out the spices, citrus, cinnamon sticks, etc., and pour the leftover cider back into the bottle. Store in refrigerator safely for 3-4 days. Reheat leftover cider in the microwave, or in a pan on the stovetop.

Have a great day, friends. Thank you for stopping by, and I truly hope you will come back again soon.

Looking For A Few More Hot “Family-Friendly” Beverages?

You can find all of my beverage recipes in the Recipe Index, located at the top of the page. I have a few “family-friendly HOT beverages, including:

• Valencia Orange Hot Chocolate
• Caramel Apple Cider
• Spiced Tea Mix

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Hot Spiced Apple Cider

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Total Time

40 mins

 

Warm up with a mug of "easy-to-make" hot spiced apple cider! It's a delicious "family-friendly" drink to serve at any gathering or holiday!

Category: Beverage

Cuisine: American

Keyword: spiced apple cider

Servings: 8 (1 cup servings)

Calories Per Serving: 119 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

• 64 ounces apple cider
• ½ cup orange juice
• ½ cup cranberry juice
• 1 medium apple (any variety) , peeled, seeded, thinly sliced
• 1 medium orange , thinly sliced (leave peel ON)
• 1 small lemon , thinly sliced (leave peel ON)
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 8-10 pieces whole allspice
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves , can substitute 4-5 whole cloves
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients in a large stock pot or Dutch oven. Stir to combine.

2. Cook on LOW heat (uncovered) for 30 minutes (or more) to allow flavors to fully develop. Once hot, ladle into mugs and serve. Garnish mugs of cider with fresh cranberries, orange or lemon wedges, or a cinnamon stick, if desired.

3. **Storing leftover cider? Strain out spices, citrus etc. Let cool to room temp. Pour liquid back into apple cider bottle, cover, and refrigerate for up to 3-4 days. Microwave or heat on stovetop to re-heat. Enjoy.

Recipe Notes

Note: The caloric content is based on the calories from apple cider, orange and cranberry juices, as all other ingredients are used for flavoring, and not consumption.

Nutrition Facts

Hot Spiced Apple Cider

Amount Per Serving (1 cup)

Calories 119 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g2%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 10mg0%

Potassium 272mg8%

Carbohydrates 29g10%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 25g28%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 38IU1%

Vitamin C 11mg13%

Calcium 21mg2%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Fall and Winter are perfect seasons for easy-to-make delicious, hot Caramel Apple Cider, with whipped cream and caramel sauce!

Fall is here… and with it comes the gorgeous foliage (on the trees AND on the ground), crisp air, cooler temperatures, and in our area of the Pacific Northwest… RAIN. When Fall arrives, I love to wear sweatshirts, sweatpants, curl up by our fireplace each morning, AND drink a lot of HOT beverages, to keep me WARM!

Fall and Winter are also the perfect seasons to enjoy Apple Cider Bundt Cake, Valencia Orange Hot Chocolate, Mom’s Apple Cake, and a big, hot bowl of Grandma’s Southern-Style Chicken n’ Dumplings! YUM! And now, here’s a wonderful hot beverage to enjoy, too!

The cider recipe I am sharing today is a delicious twist on “typical” apple cider. I discovered it in one of my old cookbooks from Southern Living (a Christmas edition). Tried it and loved it, so it’s now a lovely recipe to enjoy, especially during cool weather. With a few additional (simple) ingredients, you can transform a simple mug of apple cider into a delicious, glamorous looking, hot beverage treat!

This recipe for caramel apple cider is really easy to make, and is done in just under 15 minutes. The recipe yields four, one cup servings. Here’s how to make this yummy drink:

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How To Make Caramel Apple Cider

Place heavy whipping cream and light brown sugar in a large saucepan. Stir the two ingredients together, and cook, on medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook for  a total of two minutes (stirring constantly), until the liquid is very bubbly.

Pour in the apple cider and vanilla extract. Stir well, to fully combine the ingredients. Cook the caramel apple cider for ten minutes, or until the cider is fully heated through. Once it is really hot, remove the pan from the heat source. Now it’s time to garnish, and enjoy this yummy hot drink.

Serving Caramel Apple Cider

Ladle the steamin’ hot caramel apple cider into four mugs (approx. 8 ounces per mug). Top each mug of cider with aerosol whipped cream (really spray it on there!), and then drizzle the whipped cream with room temperature caramel sauce. You can also sprinkle each cider with ground cinnamon, if desired.

Serve the caramel apple cider immediately, and enjoy this tasty hot drink. The addition of the vanilla, cream and light brown sugar, give the cider a surprising, caramel-like twist, which I think you will enjoy! And the whipped cream and caramel sauce topping? YES, please!

I hope you enjoy the sights, sounds, and experiences this Fall season. Make yourself (and those you love), a nice hot mug of caramel apple cider, sit back, and enjoy the changing of the seasons! If you enjoy this drink, be sure to check out my recipe for Hot Spiced Apple Cider!

Thank you so much for stopping by today. I hope you have a wonderful day, and pray God provides you with encouragement, wisdom and grace for everything you encounter today. Come back soon, okay?

Looking For More FALL-INSPIRED Recipes?

You can more of my recipes in the Recipe Index, located in the MENU bar at the top of the page. I have quite a few recipes perfect for this season, including:

• Thanksgiving Salad
• Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Pumpkins
• Pumpkin Streusel Coffeecake
• Butternut Squash Soup with Bacon

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Original recipe source: The cookbook “Christmas with Southern Living 2010”, published by Oxmoor House, page 145

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Caramel Apple Cider

Prep Time

3 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

13 mins

 

Fall and Winter are perfect seasons for easy-to-make delicious, hot Caramel Apple Cider, with whipped cream and caramel sauce!

Category: Beverage

Cuisine: American

Keyword: caramel apple cider

Servings: 4 (8 oz. servings)

Calories Per Serving: 250 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

For Caramel Apple Cider:

• ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
• ⅓ cup light brown sugar
• 4 cups apple cider
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Topping (optional, but good!)

• aerosol whipped cream, caramel sauce, cinnamon

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Instructions

1. Place whipping cream and light brown sugar in a large saucepan. Stir to combine ingredients. Cook on medium heat 2 minutes (stirring constantly), until very bubbly.

2. Add apple cider and vanilla to pan. Stir well, to combine ingredients. Cook (stirring occasionally) for 10 minutes on medium-low heat, or until cider is fully heated through. Remove pan from heat source.

3. Ladle hot cider into 4 mugs (approx. 8 ounces per mug). Top each cider with aerosol whipped cream (really spray it on there!), then drizzle with caramel sauce. Serve immediately, Enjoy.

Recipe Notes

NOTE: The optional toppings (aerosol whipped cream, caramel sauce & cinnamon) are not included in the caloric calculation, because amounts used may vary from person to person.

Nutrition Facts

Caramel Apple Cider

Amount Per Serving (1 cup (8 oz.)s)

Calories 250 Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value*

Fat 8g12%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Cholesterol 27mg9%

Sodium 22mg1%

Potassium 278mg8%

Carbohydrates 45g15%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 41g46%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 292IU6%

Vitamin C 2mg2%

Calcium 47mg5%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Make decadent, gourmet Valencia Orange Hot Chocolate from scratch in under 10 minutes! This easy recipe makes 2 servings, and is packed with flavor!

I just found out that today is NATIONAL HOT CHOCOLATE DAY while writing this blog post.Who knew? Certainly not me… until a few minutes ago when I saw this “news” on Facebook. What??? I didn’t even KNOW there was such a thing, but I sure do love a yummy mug of hot chocolate every now and then!

Several days ago, it was FREEZING cold outside early in the morning. Having just come in from walking our dog a couple of miles, I was really cold, and knew a cup of hot chocolate would warm me up! I’ve made hot chocolate from scratch many times over the 40+ years we’ve been married, but this time wanted to “kick it up a notch”!

The decision was made to create a Valencia orange hot chocolate, because orange and chocolate is a favorite flavor combination of mine. I’ve used this flavor combo before, in my delicious recipe for chocolate chip orange scones. For this recipe, I tweaked the “normal” way I make hot chocolate from scratch, and this easy to make hot chocolate is the result! YUM! Best part? I didn’t have get in our car, drive somewhere, and pay close to $5 for a mug of it!

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How To Make Valencia Orange Hot Chocolate

Place the cocoa powder, granulated sugar, a dash of salt, and 1/4 cup of the milk (save the rest for later) into a medium sized saucepan. Note: The dash of salt helps bring out the flavor! Whisk these ingredients together. You will notice that there are a lot of lumps while the milk is still cold! That’s okay… they will go away, I promise!

Heat this mixture on medium high heat, continuing to whisk as it cooks. As it cooks and the milk gets hot, the lumps will dissolve into smooth chocolate goodness. Continue to cook (and whisk) until the ingredients become fully blended, and the sugar has dissolved. Cook only until the chocolate starts to boil.

Once the milk begins to boil, add the remaining 2 cups of milk to the saucepan. Stir, then add the orange zest, orange extract and 2 heaping Tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips. The added butterfat from the chocolate chips adds to the creamy chocolate flavor, for sure!

Turn the heat down to a low simmer. Continue cooking on low heat, stirring often to prevent burning, until the Valencia orange hot chocolate is fully heated through, and all the chocolate chips have melted.

Taste Test The Valencia Orange Hot Chocolate Before Serving

At this point, you should taste test a spoonful of the hot chocolate. If you want more orange flavor, add a tiny bit more orange extract. If you want it sweeter, add a tiny bit more sugar (then heat until sugar has dissolved). Once you’ve fine-tuned the Valencia orange hot chocolate to your personal liking and everything is heated through, remove the pan from the heat. It is now ready to serve!

Serving Valencia Orange Hot Chocolate

Ladle or pour the Valencia orange hot chocolate into two mugs.  Garnish each mug of steaming hot chocolate with a nice amount of whipped cream (I used spray whipped cream). Sprinkle the whipped cream with grated (or zested) chocolate and orange zest. I used a microplane to zest the oranges and a few chocolate chips to make the topping.

Another Way To Serve Valencia Orange Hot Chocolate

Another way to serve the finished Valencia orange hot chocolate is to top it with whipped cream, then shave some chocolate “curls” on top to garnish. To make the chocolate “curls”, I use a milk chocolate bar (mini sized), and peel off the chocolate curls right onto the whipped cream, using a hand held vegetable peeler.

However you enjoy your Valencia orange hot chocolate served – plain or fancy, definitely top it with some sweetened whipped cream (or marshmallows)! That simple addition, alone, will make every sip of this delicious hot drink even better!

Hope you enjoy this delicious Valencia orange hot chocolate!  It absolutely was a warming treat on a cold winter day, let me tell you!  If you enjoy hot chocolate, be sure to check out my post detailing how to make Hot Cocoa Bombs! I really think you will enjoy this decadent beverage. Hope you have a great day!

Looking For More HOT BEVERAGE Recipes?

You can find ALL my recipes in the Recipe Index, located at the top of the page. I have several yummy hot beverage recipes you might be interested in, including:

• Hot Spiced Apple Cider
• Spiced Tea Mix
• Caramel Apple Cider
• Cinnamon Mocha Coffee

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Valencia Orange Hot Chocolate

Prep Time

2 mins

Cook Time

5 mins

Total Time

7 mins

 

Make your own decadent, gourmet Valencia Orange Hot Chocolate from scratch in under 10 minutes! This easy recipe makes 2 servings, and is packed with flavor!

Category: Beverage

Cuisine: American

Keyword: orange hot chocolate

Servings: 2 servings

Calories Per Serving: 268 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
• 2½ Tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2¼ cups low-fat milk (1%) , divided
• 1 dash salt
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 3/4 teaspoon orange extract
• 2 Tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips

For Garnish (OPTIONAL): whipping cream, orange zest, grated chocolate (semi-sweet or milk)

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Instructions

1. Place the cocoa powder, granulated sugar, a dash of salt, and 1/4 cup of the milk (save the rest for later) into a medium saucepan. Whisk ingredients together. There will be lumps while the milk is still cold! Heat on medium high heat, continuing to whisk. As it cooks and the milk gets hot, the lumps will dissolve.

2. Continue to cook (and whisk) until ingredients are fully blended, and sugar dissolves. Cook until chocolate begins to boil. Once it begins to boil, add remaining 2 cups of milk. Stir, then add the orange zest, orange extract and 2 heaping Tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips. Turn the heat down to low. Continue cooking, stirring often, until hot chocolate is heated through, and all chocolate chips have melted.

3. Ladle or pour the hot chocolate into two mugs.  Garnish each mug of steaming hot chocolate with whipped cream, then sprinkle with orange zest and grated (or zested) chocolate. Serve, and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

NOTE: The caloric calculation per serving does NOT include the optional whipped cream, or chocolate garnishes. Also, this recipe is calculated using 1% low-fat milk. Full fat milk will make a creamier hot chocolate, but with additional calories.

Nutrition Facts

Valencia Orange Hot Chocolate

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 268 Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Fat 9g14%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Cholesterol 14mg5%

Sodium 138mg6%

Potassium 559mg16%

Carbohydrates 39g13%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 34g38%

Protein 10g20%

Vitamin A 520IU10%

Vitamin C 1.3mg2%

Calcium 348mg35%

Iron 1.6mg9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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You will be surprised how EASY it is to make homemade, fresh blackberry soda, a refreshing summer beverage, using only a few simple ingredients!

I saw a recipe recently with instructions on “how” to make Blackberry soda using fresh blackberries, club soda, and a small amount of sugar.  Sounded interesting to me, especially since I have been picking wild blackberries in our backyard all summer long.

I figured it would be “fun” to make my own flavored soda using nature’s bounty of fresh berries! There are wild blackberries that grow over our back fence each summer from a forest park behind our home. We harvest those berries each summer, then cut their crazy big vines way back each Fall. It’s our own free little patch of blackberries!

The recipe is so very simple; the soda is not too sugary (although if you want it sweeter, just add some more or a sugar substitute, to your taste!), and really pops with fresh berry taste!

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How To Make Blackberry Soda

Start off by placing fresh blackberries (you can substitute frozen unsweetened blackberries that have been thawed), granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup of tap water into a blender. Process this mixture on high speed until completely blended and smooth.  This is what it looked like when done (see photo below).

The next step is to place a sieve on top of a large bowl.  Pour the berry mixture (I did this in 2 batches) into the sieve.  Press the blackberries down and through the sieve using the back of a spoon.

The seeds will stay in the sieve, and the thick blackberry sauce will drain into the bowl beneath.  I found it helpful to use a spatula to “scrape” the sauce from the bottom of the sieve into the bowl.

Once all the blackberry sauce has gone through the sieve, discard the seed remnants left in the sieve.  For each 8 ounce cup, place 3 heaping Tablespoons of blackberry sauce (or more, to suit your taste). Add ice cubes, then fill the rest of the cup with club soda or sparkling soda.

Time To Enjoy Some Blackberry Soda!

Give the soda a good stir, then taste. If you wish the soda to be sweeter, simply add a bit more sugar (or artificial sweetener), and stir to dissolve.  Serve cold; sit back and enjoy this refreshing and unique blackberry soda!

The amount of sauce this recipes makes is 5-6 servings.  If you have any unused blackberry sauce, it can be stored (in a covered container) in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.  It’s nice and convenient to have the blackberry syrup base handy, for a quick and tasty beverage!

I sure hope you will try this simple method for making a fresh blackberry soda. It tastes really yummy on a HOT day… trust me! Have a great day, and please come back again for more family friendly recipes.

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You can find all of my recipes in the Recipe Index, located at the top of the page. I have some yummy beverage recipes you might enjoy, including:

• Watermelon Lime & Mint Agua Fresca
• Lemon Mint Tea
• Pineapple Lime Mint Agua Fresca
• Orange Julius (copycat)
• Hot Spiced Apple Cider

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Blackberry Soda

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

0 mins

Total Time

10 mins

 

You will be surprised how EASY it is to make homemade, fresh blackberry soda, a refreshing summer beverage, using only a few simple ingredients!

Category: Beverage

Cuisine: American

Keyword: blackberry soda

Servings: 5 servings

Calories Per Serving: 52 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh blackberries (can substitute frozen, unsweetened, and thawed berries)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup tap water
• Club soda (1 liter bottle)

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Instructions

1. Place fresh blackberries, granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup of tap water into a blender. Process this mixture on high speed until completely blended and smooth.
2. The next step is to place a sieve on top of a large bowl. Pour the berry mixture (I did this in 2 batches) into sieve. Press blackberries down and through the sieve using the back of a spoon. The seeds will stay in sieve, and thick blackberry sauce will drain into the bowl beneath. I found it helpful to use a spatula to "scrape" the sauce from bottom of sieve into the bowl.
3. Once all the blackberry sauce has gone through the sieve, discard the seeds IN the sieve. For each 8 ounce cup, place 3 heaping Tablespoons of blackberry sauce (or more, to suit your taste). Add ice cubes, then fill the rest of the cup with club soda or sparkling soda. Give the soda a stir, then taste. If you wish the soda to be sweeter, add a bit more sugar (or artificial sweetener), and stir to dissolve. Serve cold; sit back and enjoy a refreshing blackberry soda! (store unused sauce in covered container in refrigerator for 4-5 days).

Recipe Notes

Fresh berries are best, however frozen berries may be used, if unsweetened and thawed completely.

Nutrition Facts

Blackberry Soda

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 52

% Daily Value*

Sodium 35mg2%

Potassium 77mg2%

Carbohydrates 12g4%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 10g11%

Vitamin A 105IU2%

Vitamin C 10.1mg12%

Calcium 22mg2%

Iron 0.3mg2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Lime Cranberry Raspberry Refresher is a family-friendly, delicious, sparkling, non-alcoholic beverage everyone can enjoy, especially on warm days!

Looking for a great tasting, bubbly beverage everyone can enjoy during the upcoming holidays?  How about a Lime Cranberry Raspberry Refresher? This non-alcoholic beverage also contains apple juice and sparkling water, and I think you will really like it!

The lime cranberry raspberry refresher recipe is absolutely simple to prepare (ready in 3 minutes!), and makes eight, 1 cup servings.  It is full of cranberry-raspberry juice, apple juice, and lime infused sparkling water, so this drink has plenty of flavor!

I found the recipe in a cookbook I own called “Cooking Light – Fresh Food Superfast”, changed the recipe up just a bit, and REALLY enjoyed it!  The cookbook got it right – a pitcher of this delicious drink certainly IS super fast to prepare!

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Lime Cranberry Raspberry Refresher Is Also Perfect For The Holidays!

If you want to make a festive non-alcoholic beverage that everyone can enjoy (including the kids), consider making this refreshing drink during the holidays.  You can add fresh or frozen raspberries and/or frozen cranberries to each drink, and garnish each glass with a lime wedge, to make it even more festive looking!

Looking For Other Refreshing, Family-Friendly Drinks?

If you enjoy or are searching for other sparkling beverages like this that are non-alcoholic, you might also really enjoy my recipes for Pineapple, Lime and Mint Agua Fresca , Watermelon, Lime and Mint Agua Fresca, or homemade Blackberry Soda.  All are equally delicious!

Any of these cold, refreshing beverages would taste GREAT on a hot day… don’t ya think?

Sure hope you enjoy this colorful, bubbly and flavorful lime cranberry raspberry refresher! We sure do. Have a wonderful day, and be sure to check out ALL of my recipes in the Recipe Index, located at the top of the page.

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Recipe Adapted from: The cookbook called “Cooking Light – Fresh Food Superfast”, page 150, published 2011, Time Home Entertainment, Inc.

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Lime, Cranberry & Raspberry Refresher

Prep Time

3 mins

Cook Time

0 mins

Total Time

3 mins

 

Lime Cranberry Raspberry Refresher is a family-friendly, delicious, sparkling, non-alcoholic beverage everyone can enjoy, especially on warm days!

Category: Beverage

Cuisine: American

Keyword: lime cranberry raspberry refresher

Servings: 8 servings

Calories Per Serving: 86 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

• 4 cups cranberry-raspberry juice
• 2 cups apple juice
• 2 cups lime flavored sparkling water
• Ice cubes (optional, but recommended)
• Fresh raspberries or frozen cranberries (optional)
• Thin lime wedges (as garnish for glass-optional)

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Instructions

1. Pour the cranberry-raspberry juice and apple juice into a large pitcher. Stir in 2 cups sparkling LIME water, until combined.

2. Serve drink over ice cubes.

3. (Optional) Add frozen cranberries OR fresh or frozen raspberries to each glass (for decoration).

4. Garnish glass with a thin lime wedge, if desired.
5. Serve, and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

If you wish to make this up ahead of serving time, mix cranberry/raspberry juice and apple juice in pitcher. Cover and refrigerate. Just before serving, add cold lime sparkling water to pitcher. Serve over ice, and other garnishes.

Nutrition Facts

Lime, Cranberry & Raspberry Refresher

Amount Per Serving (1 serving (8 oz.))

Calories 86

% Daily Value*

Sodium 29mg1%

Potassium 160mg5%

Carbohydrates 22g7%

Sugar 21g23%

Vitamin A 55IU1%

Vitamin C 12.3mg15%

Calcium 21mg2%

Iron 0.4mg2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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