Weihnachtspunsch Traditional German Christmas Punch
Warm up your festive celebrations with Weihnachtspunsch, a Traditional German Christmas Punch that's brimming with heartwarming holiday flavors. This cozy beverage blends rich red wine, zesty orange juice, and aromatic spices like cinnamon, cloves, and star anise. A splash of rum adds a spirited twist, while fresh citrus slices and a hint of vanilla create a perfectly balanced, indulgent treat. Simmered gently to infuse its enchanting flavors, this punch is the ideal drink to serve at holiday gatherings or to savor on a chilly winter evening. Ready in just 40 minutes and serving up to six, this classic German drink invites the comforting essence of Christmas markets into your home. Serve it warm in festive mugs, garnished with a slice of orange or a cinnamon stick, for an unforgettable holiday experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 750 ml Red wine
- 500 ml Water
- 125 ml Rum
- 250 ml Orange juice
- 100 g Sugar
- 1 large Oranges
- 1 large Lemons
- 2 sticks Cinnamon sticks
- 5 pieces Cloves
- 2 pieces Star anise
- 1 pod Vanilla pod
Instructions
Slice the orange and lemon into thin rounds.
In a large pot or saucepan, combine the red wine, water, and orange juice.
Add the sugar, sliced oranges and lemon, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, and a split vanilla pod.
Heat the mixture over low to medium heat, stirring occasionally to ensure the sugar dissolves, but do not let it boil.
Simmer gently for 20–25 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the rum.
Strain the punch into a heatproof jug or ladle into mugs directly, discarding the spices and citrus slices.
Serve warm and enjoy the festive flavors of Weihnachtspunsch. Optionally, garnish each mug with a fresh slice of orange or a cinnamon stick.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1552 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.4 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 85 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 198.0 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.8 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 147.9 g | ||
| Protein | 7.7 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 425 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 2082 mg | 44% | |
*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.
