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Kinderpunsch (German Christmas Punch)
The non-alcoholic mulled Christmas punch you know and love from the German Christmas markets!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 91 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
German
Ingredients
- 2 cups apple juice
- 2 cups orange juice (or substitute half apple juice and half cherry juice) NOTE: some recipes use orange juice and some don't. If you omit the orange juice the Kinderpunsch will be translucent in color.
- 1/2 cup cherry juice (can substitute more orange or apple juice)
- 2 cups water
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 10 whole cloves
- 2 whole star anise
- 5 bags hibiscus tea , or buy in bulk and use 5 teaspoons loose dried hibiscus petals
- Honey to taste
Instructions
- To make the Kinderpunsch, simply place all the ingredients except for the honey and tea in a stock pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the tea bags and let them steep, covered, for 10 minutes. Remove the tea bags and add honey to taste. Reheat the punch until hot.
- Serve hot. Optional garnishes to place in each mug include orange slices, cloves, a star anise or cinnamon stick.
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Notes
- There are many variations of Kinderpunsch - use the fruit juices and ratios you prefer.
Nutrition Information
Calories
91kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
Sodium
11mg
(0%)
Potassium
296mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
171IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
42mg
(47%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 91
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 91kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 296mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 171IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.