Cranberry Vibes Only
No longer in a supporting role, cranberry is the star this season.
You guys. It’s finally happening.
Say goodbye to PSL and hello to the new star of the show: cranberry. The oft misunderstood and maligned side dish of the Thanksgiving table, cranberry is having its revenge body moment and we’re eating it up. Big brands from Starbucks to Absolut are leading the cause de cran by introducing cranberry-tinged offerings for the holiday season.
We’ve seen studies showing that the cranberry market size is anticipated to exceed 3.42 billion dollars by 2033, growing at a rate of almost 5% from 2023 to 2033. We’ve also seen The Cranberries Cranberry Juice Trend explode on TikTok, with almost 80.7M posts showcasing our round, red friend.
So, if tart and tangy is your vibe this season, we’ve got you covered:
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Poppi Cranberry Fizz
Who needs gifts when you can have this refreshing, bubbly, cran-tastic soda instead? Crack it open, share with loved ones, and get merry with cranberry!
$20
Get it here.
Starbucks Cran-Merry Orange Refresher
The OG of seasonal holiday drinks Starbucks introduced the first-ever holiday refresher in, you guessed it, Cran-Merry Orange. The offers flavors of orange, cranberry, and warm spices (like cardamom, cinnamon, and nutmeg) — and per Starbucks’ tasting notes, with real cranberries as a tasty garnish.
$6
Available at Starbucks.
Absolut x Ocean Spray Vodka Cran™
Inspired by the classic vodka-cran combo, Absolut Vodka and Ocean Spray® Cranberry Juice rolled out new Vodka Cran™ canned drinks.
$22
Get them here.
Caribou Coffee Cranberry Dark Chocolate Espresso Shaker
Have yourself a very merry berry season with two new ways to sip it cold all season, starring bold, bright cranberry: Cranberry Dark Chocolate Espresso Shaker and Cranberry Lemonade Energy with Coconut Milk Cold Foam.
$6
Available at Caribou Coffee.
True North Bog Moon Rising
Brewed with cranberry and blood orange purées to produce flavors and aromas of tart red fruit, bright citrus, and a subtle spice with a refreshing finish.
$4 growler refills
Available at True North Ale Company Taproom
Sprite Winter Spiced Cranberry
The new holiday tradition. Enjoy our classic lemon-lime taste mixed with warm spices and tart cranberry. All-natural and caffeine-free.
$7
Get it here.