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.
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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
In a large pot, combine the apple cider, cranberry juice, and orange juice.
Add the whole cloves, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and fresh ginger to the pot.
Add the sliced orange and lemon to the mixture.
Stir in the brown sugar and vanilla extract, adjusting the sweetness to taste if needed.
Place the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Do not let it boil.
Reduce the heat to low and allow the mixture to simmer for 25–30 minutes to let the flavors combine.
If desired, stir in the rum during the final 5 minutes of simmering.
Remove the pot from the heat and strain the punch through a fine mesh sieve to remove the spices and fruit slices.
Ladle the punch into mugs or heatproof glasses.
Garnish each serving with fresh cranberries and a rosemary sprig for a festive touch.
Serve warm and enjoy the comforting flavors of the holiday season.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1288 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.2 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 84 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 241.4 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.8 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 169.5 g | ||
| Protein | 7.6 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 380 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 2492 mg | 53% | |
*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.
