Pilgrim Punch
Transport your taste buds to a cozy autumn gathering with this vibrant and festive Pilgrim Punch! This crowd-pleasing beverage combines the tangy sweetness of cranberry juice, apple cider, and orange juice with a warm medley of spices, including cinnamon, star anise, and cloves. Infused over gentle heat and finished with fizzy sparkling water for a refreshing twist, this non-alcoholic punch is perfect for Thanksgiving or any holiday celebration. Garnished with fresh cranberries, orange slices, and served over ice, it’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Quick to prepare and brimming with seasonal flavors, Pilgrim Punch strikes the perfect balance between comforting and refreshing, making it an irresistible addition to your holiday table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Cranberry juice
- 3 cups Apple cider
- 2 cups Orange juice
- 2 cups Sparkling water
- 1 cup Fresh cranberries
- 1 orange (sliced) Orange slices
- 2 sticks Cinnamon sticks
- 2 pods Star anise
- 4 whole Cloves
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar (optional)
- 2 cups Ice cubes
Instructions
In a large saucepan, combine the cranberry juice, apple cider, and orange juice.
Add the cinnamon sticks, star anise, and cloves to the saucepan. If you prefer a sweeter punch, stir in the brown sugar.
Heat the mixture over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it steep for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the punch to cool completely to room temperature.
Strain the mixture to remove the spices, then transfer the punch to a large pitcher or punch bowl.
Add the sparkling water, fresh cranberries, orange slices, and ice cubes to the punch bowl. Stir gently to combine.
Serve in glasses garnished with additional fresh cranberries or a slice of orange, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1216 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.3 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 148 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 286.6 g | 104% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.6 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 192.7 g | ||
| Protein | 9.8 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 451 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 3060 mg | 65% | |
*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.
