Mors: Cranberry and Raspberry Berry Drink
A sweet-sharp, vitamin-rich drink of cranberries and raspberries. The juice is never boiled, so the goodness stays in.
Mors is a traditional berry drink from Eastern Europe. Unlike compote, the fresh juice isn’t boiled but added at the end, so mors is vividly coloured, fresh-tasting and full of vitamins.
Which berries to use
- Cranberries: the classic, tart and very healthy.
- Blackcurrants: fragrant and rich in vitamin C.
- Raspberries, cherries or strawberries add sweetness.
Nutrition
Per serving (≈ 250 g). Approximate values.
How to make it
4 steps · start a timer right inside a step
Extract the juice
Rinse the berries (thaw if frozen) and crush with a masher or blender. Press the juice through muslin or a fine sieve and refrigerate it separately.
Simmer the pulp
Put the leftover berry pulp in the water, bring to the boil and simmer gently for 5–7 minutes, then strain.
Sweeten
Dissolve the sugar in the hot liquid; if using honey, wait until it is just warm. Cool to room temperature.
Add the juice back
Stir the fresh juice into the cooled liquid. Because the juice is never boiled, its vitamins are preserved. Serve chilled over ice.
Cook’s tips
- 1Avoid metal pans; acidic berries react with them.
- 2Keeps in the fridge for up to three days.
- 3Top up with sparkling water for a refreshing spritz.
- 4Pass the final mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or a piece of cheesecloth to remove any fruit skins and seeds for a perfectly smooth, clear consistency.
Serving & storage: Pour the drink into tall glasses filled with crushed ice and garnish with a few fresh raspberries or a sprig of mint. Store any leftovers in a sterilized glass bottle in the refrigerator for up to five days. If the flavor becomes too concentrated over time, stir in a splash of cold filtered water before pouring.
Winter and summer
In summer, drink mors over ice; in winter, serve it slightly warm with a slice of lemon and a cinnamon stick. Frozen berries make it possible all year round.
The takeaway
Mors is a wholesome natural drink for children and adults alike. Make it a day ahead and keep it in the fridge.
