Anyone Try the New Cran-Raspberry Fizz Drink?

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around participants sharing their experiences and thoughts on the new Cran-Raspberry Fizz drink, discussing its flavor, variations, and suitability for different occasions, particularly in relation to food pairings.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses concern about the drink being too strong and seeks suggestions for complementary drink options for a meal featuring pizza and brownies.
  • Another participant finds the drink very good but suggests reducing the amount of lime due to its tartness, sharing a personal experience with leftover drink becoming overly tart.
  • One participant mentions using raspberry sherbet instead of sorbet for cost reasons and questions the difference between the two.
  • A participant confirms that sherbet can be used as a substitute for sorbet, sharing a successful variation made for a bridal shower.
  • Another participant recalls a positive experience with the drink at a meeting, stating they would definitely make it again.
  • One participant suggests that the lime variation may pair better with pizza and inquires about serving methods, specifically using a trifle bowl.
  • A participant shares that the drink was served at cluster meetings with sugar-rimmed cups, which they found delicious.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the ideal balance of flavors, particularly regarding the tartness of the drink, and there is no clear consensus on the best type of frozen dessert to use.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and variations of the drink in different settings, such as meetings and gatherings, highlighting the drink's versatility.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for drink ideas to pair with food for events or gatherings may find the shared experiences and variations helpful.

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I'm looking for a summery drink that would go with what we're making tomorrow night. My host asked for the 3-cheese pizza and then for dessert we're doing the mini cream cheese brownies in the mini-muffin pan. I've been worried that the cran-raspberry fizz might be too strong. I was also looking at the Strawberry Lemonade Quincher. Again, just wondering if this would all go well together.

She really wanted a cool drink mix, though. Any ideas that might go well with both pizza and chocolate?

I see that there's a lemon-lime fizz variation on the drink on page 3 of the new Fall 2007 Season's Best, too. THAT might work!
 
YUMMY!!!!!! It is VERY good but personally I would cut the amount of lime in half. It was pretty tart and I wasn't the only one who thought that. Very Very good though.

Also, I just had some left over of it tonight from Saturday and all the limes that were cut up floating in it makes in really too incredibly tart to drink now. If you are to save any of it I would remove the sliced up lime from it so it doesn't keep adding more tartness to it.
Also, it called for Raspberry sorbet which I thought was pretty expensive. (1 quart for $2.99 at Walmart) I decided to just get Raspberry Sherbet which was 1 gallon for $2.50. Much cheaper and I had more to snack on later! :)
I'm really not too sure what the difference between sorbet and sherbet is. I think sorbet is more icy?! Either way it was good the way I fixed it!
 
I was wondering if you could use sherbert, because I am having a hard time finding sorbet at my grocery store. I was gonna go to the other store in town, but haven't made it there yet. At least it is good to know that it is still good with the sherbert.
 
Sherbet has milk/cream, sorbet does not.
 
Someone made it for our meeting the other night and it was yummy. I'd definitely make it.
 
mpkegley said:
I was wondering if you could use sherbert, because I am having a hard time finding sorbet at my grocery store. I was gonna go to the other store in town, but haven't made it there yet. At least it is good to know that it is still good with the sherbert.
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We made a variation for a bridal shower last weekend and the guests ALL wanted the recipe.

We used lemonade, lime sherbert, Twist soda and fresh limes. The host couldn't find limeade or sorbet, so we just went with what she did find. It was very, very good.
 
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I'm thinking the lime variation would work better with pizza. Thank you all for sharing! :love:

Did you all use the trifle bowl to serve it in? It sounds like it would be beautiful with the floating limes. Has anyone floated anything else in it (i.e. cherries--um, wait, maybe cherries don't float now that I think of it).
 
We had it at our cluster meetings with cups with sugar on the rims and it was delicious!!
 
I used the Family Sized Quick Stir Pitcher ...
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main ingredients in the Cran-Raspberry Fizz Drink?

The Cran-Raspberry Fizz Drink typically includes cranberry juice, raspberry syrup, sparkling water, and fresh raspberries for garnish. Some variations may also include lime juice or mint for added flavor.

Is the Cran-Raspberry Fizz Drink suitable for kids?

Yes, the Cran-Raspberry Fizz Drink is generally suitable for kids as it is non-alcoholic and made with fruit juices and sparkling water. However, it's always good to check for any allergies to the ingredients used.

How can I make the Cran-Raspberry Fizz Drink at home?

To make the Cran-Raspberry Fizz Drink at home, mix equal parts cranberry juice and raspberry syrup in a glass, then top it off with sparkling water. Stir gently and add fresh raspberries and mint for garnish if desired.

Can I customize the Cran-Raspberry Fizz Drink?

Absolutely! You can customize the Cran-Raspberry Fizz Drink by adjusting the sweetness with more or less raspberry syrup, adding different fruits like strawberries or blueberries, or even incorporating herbs like basil or mint for a unique twist.

Where can I find the recipe for the Cran-Raspberry Fizz Drink?

The recipe for the Cran-Raspberry Fizz Drink can often be found on the Pampered Chef website, in their recipe books, or through direct sales consultants who may share it during parties or events. You can also find similar recipes online by searching for cranberry and raspberry drink recipes.

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