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 and refreshing drink that embodies the spirit of Christmas! Our Christmas Kir is a vibrant, festive beverage that is not only vegetarian and vegan but also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it the perfect choice for everyone at your table. With just 45 minutes of preparation, you can whip up this stunning drink that serves 32 people, ensuring that all your guests can indulge in its deliciousness.

This sparkling concoction combines the crispness of chilled sparkling apple juice with the tartness of cranberry-raspberry fruit juice concentrate, creating a harmonious blend that dances on your palate. The addition of dried cranberries and zesty citrus peels from lemon and orange adds a burst of flavor and a touch of elegance to each glass. Imagine the joy on your friends' and family’s faces as they sip on this festive drink, perfect for antipasti, starters, snacks, or appetizers.

With only 119 calories per serving, you can enjoy this guilt-free treat while mingling and celebrating the season. Whether you're hosting a holiday party or simply looking for a refreshing drink to enjoy with loved ones, our Christmas Kir is sure to be a hit. So gather your ingredients, and let’s toast to the joy of the season with this delightful beverage!

Ingredients

  • quarts sparkling apple juice chilled
  • 11.5 oz cranberry-raspberry fruit juice 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