Hot Spiced Holiday Punch

Warm your spirits this season with a cozy mug of Hot Spiced Holiday Punch—a perfect centerpiece for festive gatherings. This comforting beverage combines apple cider, orange juice, and tangy cranberry juice, sweetened with a touch of brown sugar and infused with aromatic spices like cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, and allspice berries. Fresh ginger and orange slices add a zesty brightness, while optional dark rum offers a rich, adult twist for holiday revelry. Simmered to perfection and garnished with vibrant cranberries and rosemary sprigs, this holiday punch is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ideal for cold winter nights, it’s an easy-to-make crowd-pleaser that fills your home with the enchanting aroma of the season.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 8 cups apple cider
• 2 cups orange juice
• 2 cups cranberry juice
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 3 sticks cinnamon sticks
• 8 pieces whole cloves
• 2 pods star anise
• 6 berries allspice berries
• 1 inch piece, sliced fresh ginger
• 1 whole, sliced into rounds oranges
• 1 cup optional dark rum
• 0.5 cup whole cranberries (optional, for garnish)
• 3 sprigs sprigs of rosemary (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, combine the apple cider, orange juice, cranberry juice, and brown sugar. Stir well to dissolve the sugar.

Step 2

Add the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, star anise, allspice berries, and sliced ginger to the pot.

Step 3

Place the orange slices into the mixture, reserving a few for garnish if desired.

Step 4

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 5

Taste the punch and adjust sweetness by adding more brown sugar if needed.

Step 6

If serving with alcohol, stir in the dark rum just before serving.

Step 7

Strain the punch through a fine mesh sieve to remove the whole spices and fruit slices.

Step 8

Serve the punch hot in mugs. Garnish with fresh cranberries, rosemary sprigs, or a slice of orange for a festive touch.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3545.3 grams (3545.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2197

Total Fat 8.90g	11%
Saturated Fat 0.90g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 135mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 396.60g	144%
Dietary Fiber 21.30g	76%
Total Sugars 300.00g
Protein 10.40g	21%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 535mg	41%
Iron 9mg	52%
Potassium 3942mg	84%

*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: 4.7%

Protein: 2.4%

Carbs: 92.9%