Merry & Bright

Fresh Ginger, Orange & Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients:

• 12 oz fresh or frozen cranberries

• 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste)

• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

• Zest of 1 orange

• 1–2 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1 tbsp DGW Merry & Bright extract
  
  

Instructions:

1. Prep the cranberries: Rinse and drain fresh cranberries. If frozen, no need to thaw.

2. Cook the fruit: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, orange juice, sugar, orange zest, ginger, and salt.

3. Simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and sauce thickens (about 10–15 minutes). After removing from heat, add DGW Merry & Bright extract.

4. Adjust flavor: Taste and adjust sugar or ginger as needed. If you want extra zing, add a bit more fresh ginger.

5. Cool & store: Let cool slightly, then transfer to a jar or bowl. It will thicken more as it cools.

Ginger-Orange Cranberry Fizz

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup cranberry juice (fresh if possible)

• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

• 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated

• 1–2 tsp honey or simple syrup (adjust to taste)

• 1-2 tbsps DGW Merry & Bright extract

• Sparkling water or club soda, to top off

• Ice

• Optional (alcoholic version): 2 oz vodka or gin per serving

• Orange slice and fresh cranberries for garnish
  
  

Instructions:

1. Make the base: In a shaker or jar, combine cranberry juice, orange juice, grated ginger, and honey/simple syrup. Shake or stir well.

2. Taste test: Give it a sip. Want more zing? Add a touch more ginger. Want sweeter? Add a bit more honey.

3. Ice it down: Fill glasses with ice. Pour the juice-ginger mixture over the ice.

4. Add fizz: Top each glass with sparkling water or club soda. If making your beverage alcoholic, pour vodka/gin over the ice before topping with soda.

5. Garnish: Add an orange slice and a few cranberries for that festive, photogenic vibe.

6. Sip & delight: Fresh, tangy, a little spicy, and oh-so-refreshing.
   
   

Chef's Kiss: For a warm winter twist, skip the soda and gently heat the juice mixture in a small pot. Pour into mugs and float a cinnamon stick or orange peel for cozy vibes. Boom—like a mulled cranberry-ginger punch.