CRANBERRY SAFFRON MOCKTAIL

Utilizing super nutritious ingredients like cranberry and saffron, this mocktail not only looks special but feels special. It’s the perfect AIP mocktail for holidays, family gatherings, or when you feel like something distinctively unique.

CRANBERRY SAFFRON MOCKTAIL RECIPE

Ingredients:

  • 15-20 threads of saffron

  • 1/3 cup fresh or frozen cranberries

  • Half a lemon

  • 2 tbsp maple syrup

  • A few cups of ice

  • 8 oz Water

Directions:

  • Soak saffron threads in small bowl of about 2 oz of water for 10-15 minutes

  • Roughly chop cranberries in a food processor

  • Pour saffron water with threads into your cocktail shaker

  • Add chopped cranberries

  • Squeeze in juice of half a lemon

  • Pour in maple syrup

  • Add 1 cup of ice

  • Add 8 oz of water to shaker

  • Shake vigorously

  • Add ice to a cocktail glass

  • Pour mocktail mixture from shaker (using fine mesh strainer) into glass

  • Garnish with a cranberry and a few saffron threads (optional)

  • Enjoy!

NUTRITION NOTE

Cranberry and saffron are two wonderful and health-promoting ingredients to incorporate into recipes. Cranberries have high amounts of antioxidants, which may lower inflammation in the body. When fresh, frozen, or dried cranberries are unsweetened, they are low in sugar making them a great fruit choice for those who need to watch sugar intake. Saffron is known as the most expensive spice in the world, but these tiny red threads pack some impressive nutritional benefits. Like cranberries, saffron contains antioxidants. Studies suggest that saffron may help cognitive function and reduce the risk of depression by acting as a mood booster, among other potential benefits.