Definition

1. Noun:
   • A beverage made from the liquid extract of cranberries: "cranberry juice" refers to the juice that is pressed or extracted from cranberries. It is typically diluted with water and sweetened with sugar or other sweeteners before being consumed as a drink.

Usage

• Cranberry juice is commonly consumed as a breakfast beverage, a mixer in cocktails, or for its perceived health benefits.
• It is often described as tart, tangy, or sour in its pure form, which is why commercial versions are usually sweetened.

Examples

• Noun:
  • She starts her day with a glass of cranberry juice.
  • The bartender used cranberry juice to make a cosmopolitan.
  • Many people drink cranberry juice for urinary tract health.

Advanced Usage

• "100% cranberry juice": This label indicates a product that is not from concentrate and contains no added sweeteners, making it very tart and often used for medicinal purposes rather than as a casual drink.
• "Cranberry juice cocktail": This is the most common commercial form, which is a blend of cranberry juice, water, and a significant amount of sweetener (like high fructose corn syrup).

Variants and Related Words

• Cranberry (noun): The small, red, sour berry from which the juice is made.
• Juice (noun): The liquid extracted from a fruit or vegetable.

Synonyms

• Cranberry beverage: A more general term for drinks containing cranberry juice.
• Cranberry drink: Similar to "cranberry beverage."

Related Phrases

• "A splash of cranberry juice": A small amount added to another drink, often used in cocktail recipes.
  • Add a splash of cranberry juice to the vodka for color and flavor.

Noun

1. the juice of cranberries (always diluted and sweetened)