Amazing 5-Minute Hot Mulled Cranberry Punch
Create a delightful, non-alcoholic Hot Mulled Cranberry Punch perfect for any gathering. This recipe combines warm spices and tart cranberry for a comforting holiday favorite.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 6 cups cranberry juice
- 2 cups orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tablespoon whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon whole allspice berries
- 1 orange, thinly sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the cranberry juice, orange juice, water, and brown sugar in a large saucepan.
- Add the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and allspice berries to the liquid mixture.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until the brown sugar dissolves completely. Do not boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the punch steep for at least 20 minutes to allow the spices to infuse.
- Taste the punch; add a little more sugar if you prefer it sweeter.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Discard the whole spices or strain the punch for a clearer appearance.
- Serve the punch warm in mugs. Garnish each serving with a thin slice of fresh orange.
Notes
- For an extra layer of flavor, add 1 star anise pod during the simmering process. Remove before serving.
- If you want a brighter citrus note, add the zest of one orange along with the spices.
- You can prepare the spice mixture ahead of time using a cheesecloth sachet for easy removal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg