RED CHRISTMAS PUNCH (HOT MULLED CIDER)

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We make this every Christmas, and it's a favorite with friends and family. Sometimes I vary the juices - you can use cranberry instead of cherry, or cranapple juice instead of apple cider.

Provided by Susan Feliciano

Categories     Hot Drinks

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 qt apple cider
1 qt cherry cider or juice
2 juice oranges
4 cinnamon sticks
1 tsp whole cloves

Steps:

  • 1. Mix together the ciders/juices in a large kettle over medium heat.
  • 2. Peel the zest off one orange in large strips. Place zest, cinnamon sticks, and cloves in a double square of cheesecloth, and tie tightly. Place spice bag into the cider mixture.
  • 3. Heat the cider to serving temperature - like hot coffee or tea (do not boil). Barely simmer the punch for about 15 minutes.
  • 4. Juice the orange and add the juice to the cider. Halve and slice the remaining orange and float the slices on top of the hot punch. Serve hot with an orange slice and cinnamon stick if desired.

Umme Salma Akhi
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This punch is a great way to celebrate the holidays. It's festive, flavorful, and easy to make. I highly recommend it.


Best Eloghsa
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This punch is delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of cranberry juice, orange juice, and spices. It's the perfect drink to warm you up on a cold winter day.


Julie Goonwanth
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I made this punch for my family Christmas party and everyone loved it! It's so flavorful and festive. I will definitely be making this again next year.


Jacob-303
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This punch is so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties. I love the fact that I can make it ahead of time and just keep it warm in a slow cooker. It's the perfect drink for a holiday party.


Asanda Henene
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I'm not a big fan of cranberry juice, but this punch was surprisingly good. The spices really help to balance out the tartness of the cranberry juice. I'll definitely be making this again.


Olvi Rego
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This punch is a great way to use up leftover cranberry juice. It's also a good way to get your kids to drink more water. I added a little extra ginger ale to make it more kid-friendly.


Kassem ztr
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I followed the recipe exactly and the punch turned out great! It was a little too sweet for my taste, so next time I will use less sugar. Overall, I'm very happy with this recipe.


austin pemelton
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This red Christmas punch is delicious! It's the perfect drink to serve at a holiday party. It's festive and flavorful. I highly recommend it.


Umesh Badhai
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I made this punch for my holiday party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. It's so easy to make and it's really affordable. I will definitely be making this again next year.


Bicciri Bang
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This red Christmas punch is a festive and delicious way to celebrate the holidays. It's easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. I love the combination of cranberry juice, orange juice, and spices. It's the perfect drink to warm you up