Cranberry Spice Punch

Name: Cranberry Spice Punch
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups cranberry juice (100% juice, not cocktail); 1 cup fresh orange juice; 1/2 cup water; 2 cinnamon sticks; 3 whole star anise; 4 whole cloves; 2 tbsp maple syrup; 1 orange, sliced into rounds; Fresh cranberries, for garnish; Cinnamon sticks, for serving

A warming holiday punch with cranberry, cinnamon, and star anise — perfect for festive gatherings.

By Larry Leo | Prep: 15 min | Servings: 4 | Difficulty: Medium

Cranberry Spice Punch in a mug with cinnamon stick and star anise garnish

Ingredients

3 cups cranberry juice (100% juice, not cocktail)
1 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup water
2 cinnamon sticks
3 whole star anise
4 whole cloves
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 orange, sliced into rounds
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Cinnamon sticks, for serving

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberry juice, orange juice, and water.
Add the cinnamon sticks, star anise, and whole cloves.
Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat — do not boil.
Reduce heat to low and let the spices infuse for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and stir in the maple syrup. Taste and adjust sweetness.
Strain out the whole spices (or leave them in for presentation).
Serve warm in mugs with an orange slice, a few cranberries, and a cinnamon stick for stirring.
Alternatively, let it cool completely and serve over ice for a cold version.

Category: holiday

Tags: holiday, warm, spiced, cranberry, party, winter