Red Hot Punch
Warm up your gatherings with the cozy, spiced flavors of Red Hot Punch—a festive drink that’s perfect for holiday celebrations or chilly evenings. This crowd-pleasing recipe combines the tartness of cranberry juice, the citrusy sweetness of orange juice, and the rich depth of apple cider, elevated by the warming spices of cinnamon, cloves, star anise, and fresh ginger. Simmered to perfection, this aromatic punch is lightly sweetened with brown sugar and finished with optional rum or brandy for an adult twist. Simple to prepare in just 30 minutes, it can be served straight from the stove or slow cooker, making it a stress-free centerpiece for your fall or winter party. Serve it warm in mugs with an orange slice or cinnamon stick garnish for an irresistible holiday presentation. Perfect for those searching for mulled punch recipes or spiced holiday drinks, this Red Hot Punch is bound to be a seasonal favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups cranberry juice
- 2 cups orange juice
- 2 cups apple cider
- 2 cups water
- 0.25 cups brown sugar
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 5 whole cloves
- 2 star anise
- 1 inch fresh ginger, sliced
- 1 fresh orange, sliced
- 1 cups optional: rum or brandy
Instructions
In a large pot or slow cooker, combine the cranberry juice, orange juice, apple cider, and water.
Add the brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, star anise, sliced ginger, and orange slices to the pot.
Heat the mixture over medium heat until it begins to steam but does not boil — about 10 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and let the punch simmer gently for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure the sugar dissolves completely.
If desired, add the rum or brandy to the pot for an adult version of the punch. Stir well to combine.
Strain the punch through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the spices, orange slices, and ginger. Discard the solids.
Serve the punch warm in mugs or heat-safe glasses. Garnish with a cinnamon stick or a slice of orange, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1550 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.9 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 132 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 232.3 g | 84% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.7 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 157.3 g | ||
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 421 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2509 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.
