Orange & Pomegranate Holiday Punch

Pomegranate's tart-sour taste and orange sweetness make an exciting pair. Pomegranate is a symbol of abundance in the Middle East, and its juice colors the drink beautiful ruby red. This punch is elegant, spectacular, and full of antioxidants.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 140 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Middle Eastern / Fusion

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Saucepan
  • Citrus juicer
  • Strainer

Instructions

1

Pour juices (orange, pomegranate, apple) into saucepan.

Tip: Apple cider serves as sweetener and thinner here, because pomegranate alone would be too concentrated and tart.
2

Add spices (cinnamon, cloves) and honey. Heat on low for approx. 10 minutes.

Tip: Pomegranate color can be heat-sensitive, don't boil too hard to keep it nice red.
3

Remove from heat, let stand 5 minutes.

Tip: This rest allows spice flavors to round out.
4

Strain into glasses. Put an orange slice and sprinkle fresh pomegranate seeds into each glass.

Tip: Fresh seed crunch adds exciting texture to drink.

Recipe FAQ

How to remove pomegranate seeds?
Cut in half and smack skin with wooden spoon over a bowl. Seeds fall out, bitter membrane stays in hand.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Fresh Orange Juice
  • 3/4 cup Pomegranate Juice (100%)
  • 1/2 cup Apple Cider
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1 stick Cinnamon Stick
  • 3 whole Cloves
  • 3 slices Orange (garnish)
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Pomegranate Seeds