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Christmas Citrus Punch

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This festive Christmas Citrus Punch blends tart cranberry and sweet orange juices with ginger ale and spices, offering a delightful, refreshing drink suitable for all ages.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups unsweetened cranberry juice
  • 1 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed or store-bought)
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 2 cups ginger ale or lemon soda (Olipop for a healthier twist)
  • Handful whole star anise
  • 1 pomegranate, just the seeds (arils)
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1 orange, sliced thin
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • Crushed ice or ice cubes (to preference)
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ cup organic raw honey (or other sweeteners)
  • Fresh thyme sprigs
  • Fresh rosemary sprigs

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, combine honey, water, and lime zest. Heat until boiling.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes, then remove from heat and cool.
  • In a large bowl, add ice, cranberry juice, orange juice, ginger ale, cinnamon sticks, and star anise.
  • Incorporate pomegranate arils, orange slices, and cranberries.
  • Gently stir and let flavors sit for a few minutes.
  • Serve in glassware with fresh thyme or rosemary for garnish.

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Notes

Let the punch sit longer before serving for deeper flavor infusion.
Adjust sweetness to taste by modifying the amount of honey.

  • Author: Marry
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Beverage
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 30
  • Sodium: 10
  • Fat: 0.5
  • Saturated Fat: 0
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 37
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 1
  • Cholesterol: 0