Christmas Kir

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Christmas Kir
45 min.
32
119kcal

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Get ready to elevate your holiday gatherings with a delightful twist on a classic drink: the Christmas Kir! This festive beverage is not only a feast for the eyes but also a treat for the taste buds. Perfectly suited for everyone, it’s vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it an inclusive choice for all your guests.

Imagine the refreshing sparkle of chilled apple juice mingling with the vibrant flavors of cranberry and raspberry. This drink is a celebration in a glass, ideal for antipasti, starters, or as a light snack. With just 45 minutes of preparation time, you can whip up a batch that serves 32 people, ensuring that no one is left out of the fun!

Each sip of this Christmas Kir is a burst of fruity goodness, with the zesty notes of lemon and orange peel adding a sophisticated touch. The dried cranberries provide a delightful chewiness, making this drink not just refreshing but also satisfying. At only 119 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt!

So, whether you’re hosting a holiday party or simply looking to impress your family, this Christmas Kir is the perfect addition to your festive menu. Cheers to a season filled with joy, laughter, and delicious drinks!

Ingredients

  • quarts apple juice chilled
  • 11.5 oz cranberry juice cocktail concentrate canned
  • 0.5 cup cranberries dried
  •  optional: lemon rinsed ( 2 in. wide)
  •  cranberry-orange relish rinsed
  • 0.3 cup sugar 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan
  • peeler

Directions

  1. Slice lemon crosswise, discarding seeds and ends. With a vegetable peeler, pare peel from orange (colored part only); reserve orange for another use. In a food processor, whirl lemon and orange peel until finely chopped.
  2. In a 3- to 4-quart pan, combine citrus mixture, sugar, fruit juice concentrate, and dried cranberries. Boil over high heat, stirring often, until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, 3 to 4 minutes. Cover and chill until cold, at least 1 hour.
  3. Stir cranberry base. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the mixture, including fruit, into each glass (at least 1-cup size), add 3/4 cup sparkling apple juice, stir, and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories119kcal
Protein0.85%
Fat2.01%
Carbs97.14%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.59
Glycemic Load
9.7
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.114782590581%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.05mg
Catechin
2.22mg
Epicatechin
8.36mg
Eriodictyol
0.72mg
Hesperetin
2.06mg
Naringenin
0.65mg
Luteolin
0.07mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.09mg
Quercetin
1.17mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:118.86kcal
5.94%
Fat:0.27g
0.42%
Saturated Fat:0.04g
0.27%
Carbohydrates:29.73g
9.91%
Net Carbohydrates:29.07g
10.57%
Sugar:25.32g
28.13%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:7.69mg
0.33%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.26g
0.52%
Vitamin C:10.23mg
12.4%
Manganese:0.15mg
7.64%
Potassium:197.24mg
5.64%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.98%
Fiber:0.67g
2.67%
Magnesium:10.14mg
2.53%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.16%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.14%
Calcium:18.02mg
1.8%
Vitamin B5:0.16mg
1.57%
Iron:0.28mg
1.53%
Phosphorus:14.19mg
1.42%
Copper:0.03mg
1.39%
Source:My Recipes