This is winter in a bottle. Tart cranberry meets juicy plum, infused with whole mulling spices and a quiet hit of green peppercorn — the result is a syrup that tastes like the holidays without being saccharine. It's our best-selling winter seasonal for a reason: it's the secret weapon behind the entire month of December.
Splash an ounce into hot apple cider for a mulled-cider shortcut. Stir it into bourbon and bitters for a Mulled Manhattan that drinks like a fireplace. Add it to Prosecco for an Autumn 75 that's better than any standard mimosa at brunch. Mix it with sparkling water for a non-alcoholic cranberry holiday spritz that's more interesting than the canned options. It's also unreasonably good drizzled over a baked Brie.
Tasting Notes: tart cranberry, juicy plum, warming mulling spices, soft green peppercorn lift
The Short Version: A best-selling winter seasonal syrup blending tart cranberry, juicy plum, mulling spices, and a hint of green peppercorn — the holiday cocktail shortcut you'll reach for every December.
Ingredients: Filtered water (infused with mulling spices and green peppercorn), organic cane sugar, plum puree, cranberry puree, citric acid.
Perfect For: Holiday hosts, mulled-drink lovers, fall and winter cocktail makers, Friendsgiving organizers, mocktail makers, and anyone who decorates for Christmas before Thanksgiving.
Best Enjoyed In: Mulled Manhattans (½ oz syrup + 2 oz rye whiskey + bitters), Autumn 75s (½ oz + Prosecco + lemon), spiced cranberry hot toddies, mulled cider (1 oz + 6 oz hot apple cider), or 1 oz syrup + 6 oz sparkling water for a holiday cranberry soda.
The Portland Syrups Promise: Ethically sourced, carefully brewed, and bottled in glass jars right here in SE Portland, Oregon.
Get Inspired
- A warming Black Tea Hot Toddy for cold winter nights
- A festive Mulled Manhattan for holiday cocktail hour
- A celebratory Autumn 75 for fall brunches
- A spiced, alcohol-free Spice & Tonic Mocktail for holiday hosts
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long does the syrup last after opening?
A: Our syrups are shelf-stable for 24 months unopened. Once opened, refrigerate and enjoy within 6 months.
Q: Why is there green peppercorn in the syrup?
A: A small amount of green peppercorn (less peppery and more herbaceous than black pepper) adds a subtle warmth and complexity to the cranberry-plum-spice combination. Most people don't read it as "peppery" — they just notice the syrup has more depth than a standard cranberry mixer. It's the same idea as adding pepper to strawberries or a dash of cayenne to chocolate: the peppercorn brings out the brightness of the fruit and rounds out the spice profile. You won't taste it directly, but you'll miss it if it's gone.
Q: Can I use Spiced Cranberry syrup in cooking?
A: Absolutely — that's one of its underrated uses. Brush it on a turkey or pork tenderloin during the last few minutes of roasting for an instant holiday glaze. Stir it into cranberry sauce for extra spice depth. Drizzle over baked Brie or goat cheese for a holiday cheese plate. Use it as a base for cranberry vinaigrette or as a topping for ice cream and panna cotta. The mulling spices hold up beautifully to heat.
