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Frost Christmas Punch

Festive Frost Christmas Punch for a Merry Holiday Cheers

Frost Christmas Punch is a bubbly, refreshing drink combining tart cranberry juice and sweet orange juice, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 10 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Punch Base
  • 4 cups Cranberry Juice Can substitute with pomegranate juice for different flavor.
  • 1.5 cups Orange Juice Freshly squeezed preferred for best flavor.
  • 0.25 cups Honey Adjust to taste based on preference.
For the Fizz
  • 2 cups Ginger Ale Can substitute with club soda for less sweetness.
  • 1 cup Fresh Cranberries Optional for garnish.
For the Spices
  • 1-2 sticks Cinnamon Stick Ground cinnamon can be used as a substitute.
  • 4-5 whole Whole Cloves May be muddled or left whole for easy removal.

Equipment

  • Large pitcher or punch bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Juice fresh oranges to yield 1 to 1.5 cups of orange juice and mix with 4 cups of cranberry juice in a large pitcher.
  2. Add 1/4 cup of honey to the juice mixture and stir until dissolved, balancing the sweetness.
  3. Muddle 1-2 cinnamon sticks and 4-5 whole cloves, add to juice mixture, and let steep for around 15 minutes.
  4. Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to meld flavors.
  5. Gently pour in 2 cups of chilled ginger ale, stirring slowly to maintain bubbles.
  6. Ladle the punch into glasses or a bowl, garnishing with fresh cranberries and a cinnamon stick.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 25gVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh citrus juices for the best flavor; the punch base can be prepared 3 days in advance, adding ginger ale just before serving to maintain fizz.

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