Christmas Tree Hunting Punch
Warm up your winter festivities with a cozy mug of Christmas Tree Hunting Punch, the perfect companion for a chilly day spent outdoors. This aromatic holiday punch combines the sweetness of apple cider, cranberry, and orange juices with the tart brightness of lemon juice, creating a balanced blend of seasonal flavors. Infused with whole spices like cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise, this punch fills your home with the comforting fragrances of the holidays. Fresh cranberries and orange slices add festive flair, while a touch of honey or maple syrup allows you to customize the sweetness. For those seeking an adult twist, a splash of bourbon elevates this drink into a seasonal cocktail. Ready in just 20 minutes, this warm punch is perfect for sharing with friends and family, embodying holiday cheer in every sip.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups apple cider
- 3 cups cranberry juice
- 1 cup orange juice
- 0.25 cups lemon juice
- 3 sticks whole cinnamon sticks
- 8 pieces whole cloves
- 2 pieces star anise
- 0.5 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 orange (sliced) orange slices
- 1 cup bourbon (optional)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
Instructions
In a large pot or slow cooker, combine the apple cider, cranberry juice, orange juice, and lemon juice.
Add the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, star anise, fresh cranberries, and orange slices to the liquid mixture.
Heat the mixture over medium heat on the stovetop or set your slow cooker to low, bringing the punch to a gentle simmer.
Once the punch has warmed through for about 10–15 minutes and the spices have infused, taste the punch and adjust sweetness by stirring in honey or maple syrup as desired.
If you'd like a boozy version, stir in bourbon just before serving for best flavor and aroma.
Ladle the punch into mugs, ensuring each serving gets a festive garnish of cranberries or a slice of orange.
Serve warm and enjoy after a chilly day picking out your Christmas tree!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1895 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.6 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 115 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 326.3 g | 119% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.5 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 242.2 g | ||
| Protein | 7.7 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 411 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 3093 mg | 66% | |
*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.
