Witches' Brew
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4.5
Witches' Brew
Description
This Witches' Brew punch begins with a simple spiced syrup made by boiling cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, finely chopped ginger, water, and sugar. After dissolving the sugar and simmering, the mixture steeps off heat for an hour to intensify flavors. Straining removes the solids, leaving a fragrant syrup.
The syrup is combined in a punch bowl with chilled apple juice, cranberry juice, and club soda to add sparkle and tartness. Dark rum is an optional addition that imparts depth and warmth. Adding ice before serving cools the punch, making it suitable as a festive, refreshing drink for gatherings.
The resulting beverage balances spicy warmth, fruity tartness, and effervescence. It can be made nonalcoholic by omitting the rum, appealing to all guests. The ingredients and method produce a complex yet approachable punch with homemade spice notes.
Ingredients
- 2 cinnamon stick
- 5 cloves whole
- 3 tablespoon ginger finely chopped
- ⅓ cup water
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 3 cup apple juice chilled, sparkling
- 4 cups cranberry juice chilled
- 4 cups club soda chilled
- 1 cup dark rum optional
- 2 cups ice
Instructions
- In a small heavy saucepan add the cinnamon sticks, cloves, ginger, water, sugar and bring to a boil. Stir constantly until sugar dissolves, then simmer, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Remo the saucepan from heat and let it steep, uncovered for 1 hour.
- Strain the simple syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a punch bowl, discarding all the solids. Chill in the fridge until cold.
- Add the rest of the ingredients except the ice, to the punch bowl and stir. Add the ice before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 137 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 137kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 38mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 40IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 8.5mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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