Holly Jolly Spiced Punch (Ready-to-Print Version)
A vibrant holiday punch with cranberry, orange, warming spices, and a fizzy finish that delights every festive occasion.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Juices
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8 cups cranberry juice
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4 cups orange juice
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2 cups pineapple juice
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1 cup fresh lemon juice
→ Sweetener
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0.5 cup honey
→ Spices
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4 cinnamon sticks
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1 tablespoon whole cloves
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1 tablespoon whole allspice berries
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3 star anise pods
→ Fruits
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2 oranges, sliced into rounds
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1 cup fresh cranberries
→ Carbonated Beverage
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2 liters ginger ale or lemon-lime soda
→ Garnish
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Fresh rosemary sprigs
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Extra orange slices
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Combine cranberry juice, orange juice, and pineapple juice in a large pot over medium heat. Add cinnamon sticks. Tie cloves and allspice berries in cheesecloth or place in a tea infuser and add to pot along with star anise. Stir in honey until dissolved. Heat until small bubbles appear at edges without boiling.
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Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to extract flavors evenly.
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Take pot off heat and remove cinnamon sticks, star anise, and spice bundle. Stir in fresh lemon juice to balance sweetness.
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Allow the spiced juice mixture to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate covered for at least one hour or overnight for optimal flavor melding.
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Transfer chilled spiced juice to a punch bowl. Add orange slices and fresh cranberries. Slowly pour in ginger ale or lemon-lime soda along the side to preserve carbonation, then gently stir to combine.
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Ladle punch into glasses filled with ice cubes. Garnish each glass with rosemary sprigs and orange slices for aromatic presentation.
# Handy Tips:
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Prepare punch base a day ahead to let flavors intensify; add ginger ale just before serving to retain fizz. For colder punch without dilution, freeze cranberry juice in a ring mold to use as ice. Adjust honey for preferred sweetness.