Spice Up Your Holiday Party with Festive Cranberry Cider Punch!

Festive Cranberry Cider Punch Recipe

Today, I’m excited to share a delicious and festive drink recipe that’s perfect for the holiday season. This cranberry cider punch is a refreshing and tangy beverage that will be a hit at any gathering or party. The combination of tart cranberries, sweet apple cider, and warm spices creates a comforting and delicious drink that everyone will love.

Ingredients:

• 150g fresh cranberries
• 1 liter apple cider
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 tsp whole cloves
• 1 orange, sliced
• 500ml ginger beer
• 250ml vodka

Kitchen Tools:

• saucepan
• wooden spoon
• pitcher
• ladle

To start, add the fresh cranberries, apple cider, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and sliced orange to a saucepan. Heat the mixture over medium heat until it comes to a simmer, then reduce the heat and let it simmer gently for about 20 minutes. This will allow the cranberries to burst and release their juices, infusing the cider with their tart flavor.

Once the cranberry cider mixture has simmered, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly. Strain out the cranberries, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and orange slices, using a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to catch any solids. Discard the solids and transfer the spiced cranberry cider to a large pitcher.

Next, stir in the ginger beer and vodka into the pitcher with the spiced cranberry cider. Mix well to combine all the flavors. Taste the punch and adjust the sweetness or tartness by adding a little more apple cider or ginger beer if needed.

Before serving, you can chill the cranberry cider punch in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld together even more. When ready to serve, ladle the punch into glasses filled with ice and garnish with fresh cranberries, orange slices, or cinnamon sticks for a festive touch.

This recipe makes about 8 servings, with each serving weighing approximately 300g. One serving of this cranberry cider punch is estimated to be around 150 calories.

Unique Tip:

To add an extra layer of flavor, try infusing the vodka with additional spices like star anise, cardamom, or black peppercorns before adding it to the punch mixture. This will create a more complex and aromatic drink that will surprise and delight your guests.

I hope you enjoy making and sharing this festive cranberry cider punch with your loved ones. Feel free to get creative and make adjustments to suit your taste preferences. Cheers to a joyful and delicious holiday season!