📖 Instructions

1. Gather your ingredients: Measure out your fresh or frozen cranberries, plain yogurt (Greek or regular works!), honey or maple syrup for sweetness, a splash of milk or water for consistency, and your chosen spices (ginger, cardamom, or cinnamon are amazing!).
2. Prepare the cranberries: If using fresh cranberries, rinse them thoroughly. If using frozen, no need to thaw them – they’re perfect as is! Make sure your spices are readily available – nothing worse than forgetting a key ingredient half-way through.
3. Combine ingredients in a blender: Add the cranberries, yogurt, honey/maple syrup, milk/water, and spices to a blender. I like to use my trusty Vitamix, but any good blender will do the trick.
4. Blend until smooth: Pulse the blender a few times to get things moving, then blend continuously until the mixture is completely smooth. Depending on your blender, this might take a minute or two. Don’t worry if it looks a little frothy – that’s normal!
5. Check the consistency: If the lassi is too thick, add a little more milk or water until it reaches your desired consistency. I prefer mine to be easily sippable but not too watery. If its not sweet enough, add a little extra sweetener to taste.
6. Taste and adjust: Give the lassi a taste and adjust the sweetness or spice levels as needed. More honey for a sweeter treat? A pinch more ginger for a spicier kick? Go wild!
7. Chill (optional): While you can enjoy your Cranberry Cheer Lassi right away, I find it’s even better when chilled for about 30 minutes in the refrigerator. This allows the flavors to meld together even more.
8. Garnish and serve: Pour the lassi into glasses and garnish with a few fresh cranberries, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or a sprig of mint. Get creative and make it look pretty! Then, sit back, relax, and enjoy the cranberry goodness!
9. Clean Up: This step is often overlooked, but is still very important. Clean your blender right away so that it's ready for the next smoothie!