Spiced Cranberry Punch
Cozy up to the holidays with this irresistible spiced cranberry punch, a festive drink that’s as flavorful as it is warming. This simple yet aromatic recipe blends tart cranberry juice, sweet orange juice, and crisp apple cider with the comforting spices of cinnamon, cloves, and star anise for a perfectly balanced medley of seasonal flavors. Sweetened naturally with honey or maple syrup and infused with fresh cranberries and orange slices, this punch is a crowd-pleasing addition to any gathering. Whether served straight from the pot or beautifully garnished with rosemary sprigs for a touch of elegance, this warm holiday punch is a must-try for any celebration! Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s the ultimate cozy beverage for winter entertaining.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups cranberry juice
- 2 cups orange juice
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 cup water
- 0.25 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 3 pieces cinnamon sticks
- 6 pieces whole cloves
- 2 pieces star anise
- 1 orange fresh orange slices
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary sprigs (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
In a large pot, combine the cranberry juice, orange juice, apple cider, and water. Stir well to mix.
Step 2
Add honey or maple syrup to the pot and stir until dissolved.
Step 3
Add fresh cranberries, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, star anise, and orange slices to the mixture.
Step 4
Place the pot over medium heat and bring the punch to a gentle simmer. Do not let it boil.
Step 5
Reduce the heat to low and let the punch simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Step 6
Remove the pot from the heat and strain the punch to remove the spices and fruit if desired, or leave them in for presentation.
Step 7
Pour the spiced cranberry punch into mugs or a serving bowl. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs for a festive touch, if using.
Step 8
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2511.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1097.0 |
| Total Fat 7.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 96.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 258.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 180.5g | |
| Protein 7.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 263.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2486.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories