- How to jazz it up?
- Hibiscus flowers (for red color) or cranberry juice make it even more exciting.
Non-Alcoholic Holiday Punch
A kid-friendly 'Virgin Mulled Wine' alternative. The apple and orange blend provides the acid-sugar base, while water dilutes the intensity for drinkability. The spice profile mirrors classic mulled wine, so no one misses out on the holiday toast.
Ingredients
2
cups
Apple Juice
3/4
cup
Orange Juice
3/4
cup
Hot Water
1
tbsp
Honey
1
piece
Cinnamon Stick
3
whole
Cloves
1
pinch
Grated Nutmeg
1
tsp
Fresh Ginger (grated)
1
tsp
Vanilla Extract
2
slices
Lemon (garnish)
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Equipment Needed
- Saucepan
- Grater
- Strainer
Instructions
1
✓
Pour juices into pot. Add spices (cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg).
2
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Heat slowly. Once warm, add hot water.
Tip: Water prevents the drink from being cloyingly sweet, making it more like a tea or punch.
3
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Simmer on low for 15 minutes. Stir in honey and vanilla at the end.
4
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Strain and serve garnished with lemon.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Apple Juice
- 3/4 cup Orange Juice
- 3/4 cup Hot Water
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 piece Cinnamon Stick
- 3 whole Cloves
- 1 pinch Grated Nutmeg
- 1 tsp Fresh Ginger (grated)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2 slices Lemon (garnish)