Hot Punch

Warm up your winter evenings with this delightful Hot Punch recipe, a cozy blend of vibrant fruit juices and fragrant spices. This comforting drink combines the zesty brightness of orange and apple juice with the warming notes of cinnamon, cloves, star anise, and fresh ginger, making it the perfect seasonal beverage to sip by the fireplace. Sweetened with a touch of honey and optionally spiked with dark rum for a festive kick, this hot punch is gently simmered to let the flavors meld into a soothing harmony. Garnished with orange slices and cinnamon sticks, it’s as visually inviting as it is delicious. Perfect for parties or quiet nights in, this easy-to-make drink is ready in just 25 minutes and serves up to four people. Whether you're entertaining guests or unwinding after a long day, this Hot Punch is your go-to recipe for cozy indulgence.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 ml Orange juice
• 500 ml Apple juice
• 250 ml Water
• 1 whole Lemon
• 4 tbsp Honey
• 2 pieces Cinnamon sticks
• 6 pieces Whole cloves
• 2 pieces Star anise
• 2 cm piece Fresh ginger
• 120 ml Dark rum (optional)
• 4 pieces Orange slices
• 4 pieces Cinnamon sticks (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large saucepan, combine the orange juice, apple juice, and water.

Step 2

Slice the lemon into thin rounds and add them to the pan.

Step 3

Add honey, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, star anise, and the peeled and slightly crushed piece of fresh ginger to the mixture.

Step 4

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Do not let it boil.

Step 5

Lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer, and let the punch cook for 15–20 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse the liquid.

Step 6

If using dark rum, stir it into the punch shortly before removing it from the heat.

Step 7

Strain the punch through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the spices, lemon slices, and ginger pieces.

Step 8

Taste the punch and adjust the sweetness by adding more honey if desired.

Step 9

Pour the punch into mugs or heatproof glasses. Garnish each serving with an orange slice and a cinnamon stick for presentation.

Step 10

Serve the Hot Punch warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1681.8 grams (1681.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1161

Total Fat 4.50g	6%
Saturated Fat 0.30g	2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 96mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 218.90g	80%
Dietary Fiber 16.10g	58%
Total Sugars 181.40g
Protein 9.00g	18%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 355mg	27%
Iron 6mg	35%
Potassium 1568mg	33%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 4.3%

Protein: 3.8%

Carbs: 92.0%