Festive Christmas Punch
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If you're hosting a Christmas party, you need this easy Christmas punch recipe! Perfect for any holiday party, this big batch holiday drink is refreshing and delicious. A non-alcoholic Christmas punch that can easily become boozy by adding 2 cups of vodka or rum. Ice cubes, orange slices, and fresh cranberries look stunning in the pitcher or punch bowl!
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Ingredients
For the Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup (227ml) water
- 3/4 cup (149g) granulated sugar
- 3 star anise pods
- 2 cinnamon stick
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons clove whole
- 2 inch ginger fresh, strips
- 2 inch orange peel strips
- 1 prig rosemary fresh
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Christmas Punch:
- 4 cups (908ml) orange juice freshly squeezed
- 2 cups (454ml) cranberry juice unsweetened 100%
- 2 cups (454ml) apple cider non-alcoholic, cold
- 3 cups (681ml) ginger beer non-alcoholic, such as fever tree
- Garnish Ideas frozen or fresh cranberries, orange slices, fresh rosemary sprigs
Instructions
For the Simple Syrup:
- Combine the water, sugar, spices, ginger, orange pee, and rosemary in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high-heat.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and continue cooking for another 10 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Set aside and cool for 30 minutes, then strain the simple syrup through a fine-mesh strainer and into a heatproof bowl.
- Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes, or until cool to the touch. Use the entire quantity of simple syrup in the punch recipe below.
For the Christmas Punch:
- In a large punch bowl (at least 12 cup capacity) combine the simple syrup, orange juice, cranberry juice, and apple cider. Mix well to combine.
- Right before serving, pour in the ginger beer, stir gently, and top with a cup and a half of frozen cranberries and whole orange slices.
- Serve with ice, and garnish with cranberries (either in the cup or on skewers), orange slices, and rosemary sprigs, if desired.
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