Hot Spiced Holiday Punch
Warm your spirits this season with a cozy mug of Hot Spiced Holiday Punch—a perfect centerpiece for festive gatherings. This comforting beverage combines apple cider, orange juice, and tangy cranberry juice, sweetened with a touch of brown sugar and infused with aromatic spices like cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, and allspice berries. Fresh ginger and orange slices add a zesty brightness, while optional dark rum offers a rich, adult twist for holiday revelry. Simmered to perfection and garnished with vibrant cranberries and rosemary sprigs, this holiday punch is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ideal for cold winter nights, it’s an easy-to-make crowd-pleaser that fills your home with the enchanting aroma of the season.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups apple cider
- 2 cups orange juice
- 2 cups cranberry juice
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 3 sticks cinnamon sticks
- 8 pieces whole cloves
- 2 pods star anise
- 6 berries allspice berries
- 1 inch piece, sliced fresh ginger
- 1 whole, sliced into rounds oranges
- 1 cup optional dark rum
- 0.5 cup whole cranberries (optional, for garnish)
- 3 sprigs sprigs of rosemary (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large pot, combine the apple cider, orange juice, cranberry juice, and brown sugar. Stir well to dissolve the sugar.
Add the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, star anise, allspice berries, and sliced ginger to the pot.
Place the orange slices into the mixture, reserving a few for garnish if desired.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Taste the punch and adjust sweetness by adding more brown sugar if needed.
If serving with alcohol, stir in the dark rum just before serving.
Strain the punch through a fine mesh sieve to remove the whole spices and fruit slices.
Serve the punch hot in mugs. Garnish with fresh cranberries, rosemary sprigs, or a slice of orange for a festive touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2197 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.9 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 135 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 396.6 g | 144% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.3 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 300.0 g | ||
| Protein | 10.4 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 535 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 3942 mg | 84% | |
*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.
