Cranberry juice

Cranberry juice is the juice of the cranberry. Commercially, it is sold in either as a pure juice which is quite tart, or, more commonly, as cranberry juice cocktail, mixed with water and sugar or an artificial sweetener (such as aspartame or sucralose), or in blends with other juices, such as apple or grape. These may also be blended with other juices or flavors. Cranberry juice cocktail is sometimes used as a mixer with alcoholic drinks such as... more

Cranberry juice is the juice of the cranberry. Commercially, it is sold in either as a pure juice which is quite tart, or, more commonly, as cranberry juice cocktail, mixed with water and sugar or an artificial sweetener (such as aspartame or sucralose), or in blends with other juices, such as apple or grape. These may also be blended with other juices or flavors. Cranberry juice cocktail is sometimes used as a mixer with alcoholic drinks such as a Cape Cod (1+1/2 ounces of vodka to 4 ounces cranberry juice) or non-alcoholic drinks such as the Bog Grog (2 parts Chelmsford Ginger Ale [or regular ginger ale] to 3 parts cranberry juice). Cranberry juice is known to have various health benefits. These include: Cranberry juice contains phytochemicals, which can help prevent cancer and cardiovascular disease. Cranberry juice may help prevent and relieve the symptoms of urinary tract infections by reducing E. coli bacteria found in the urinary tract. This works by altering the molecular... less