Christmas Life

Celebrate the holidays with a warm mug of "Christmas Life," a festive and aromatic holiday punch that captures the essence of the season. This delightful blend of apple cider, cranberry juice, and orange juice is infused with cozy spices like cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise, while fresh ginger and citrus slices add a zesty twist. Sweetened with brown sugar and kissed with vanilla, this drink can be served as a comforting non-alcoholic brew or spiked with a splash of rum for added holiday cheer. Simmered to perfection and garnished with vibrant fresh cranberries and fragrant rosemary sprigs, this beautifully spiced punch is ideal for cozy gatherings or Christmas parties. Easy to prepare in just 40 minutes, "Christmas Life" is a warm, inviting beverage that will fill your home with the irresistible aroma of the holidays.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups apple cider
• 2 cups cranberry juice
• 1 cup orange juice
• 6 pieces whole cloves
• 3 sticks cinnamon sticks
• 2 pieces star anise
• 1 inch fresh ginger
• 1 piece orange, sliced
• 1 piece lemon, sliced
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup rum (optional)
• 0.5 cup fresh cranberries (for garnish)
• 3 sprigs rosemary sprigs (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, combine the apple cider, cranberry juice, and orange juice.

Step 2

Add the whole cloves, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and fresh ginger to the pot.

Step 3

Add the sliced orange and lemon to the mixture.

Step 4

Stir in the brown sugar and vanilla extract, adjusting the sweetness to taste if needed.

Step 5

Place the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Do not let it boil.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and allow the mixture to simmer for 25–30 minutes to let the flavors combine.

Step 7

If desired, stir in the rum during the final 5 minutes of simmering.

Step 8

Remove the pot from the heat and strain the punch through a fine mesh sieve to remove the spices and fruit slices.

Step 9

Ladle the punch into mugs or heatproof glasses.

Step 10

Garnish each serving with fresh cranberries and a rosemary sprig for a festive touch.

Step 11

Serve warm and enjoy the comforting flavors of the holiday season.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2223.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1287.5

Total Fat 6.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 84.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 241.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.8g	0%
Total Sugars 169.5g
Protein 7.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 380.4mg	0%
Iron 7.6mg	0%
Potassium 2492.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 5.3%

Protein: 2.9%

Carbs: 91.8%