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Cinnamon-Spiced Cranberry Rum Holiday Punch

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A festive, easy-to-make holiday punch featuring seasonal cranberry and warm cinnamon spice, perfect for serving a crowd.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups cranberry juice
  • 3 cups pomegranate juice
  • 1 cup dark rum (optional)
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 1 (750 ml) bottle chilled sparkling wine or ginger ale
  • 1 orange, thinly sliced for garnish
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries for garnish

Instructions

  1. Combine the cranberry juice, pomegranate juice, rum (if using), orange juice, lime juice, sugar, cinnamon stick, and cloves in a large saucepan.
  2. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Do not boil.
  3. Remove from heat and let the mixture steep for 30 minutes to allow the spices to infuse.
  4. Strain the liquid to remove the cinnamon stick and cloves. Chill the punch base completely in the refrigerator, at least 2 hours.
  5. Before serving, pour the chilled punch base into a large punch bowl.
  6. Gently stir in the chilled sparkling wine or ginger ale for fizz.
  7. Add the sliced orange and whole cranberries to the punch bowl for garnish. You can also make an ice ring with water and fruit slices to keep the punch cold without diluting it quickly.
  8. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a non-alcoholic option, skip the rum and use ginger ale or sparkling white grape juice instead of sparkling wine.
  • To prepare ahead, mix the base (steps 1-4) up to 24 hours in advance. Add the carbonated element just before guests arrive.
  • If you want a stronger spice flavor, gently simmer the juices with the spices for 10 minutes, then cool and strain.

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