Holly Jolly Spiced Christmas Punch

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Holly Jolly Spiced Christmas Punch

'Tis the season for this delicious Holly Jolly Spiced Christmas Punch! A simple to make punch that's infused with the most festive of flavors. Every sip really feels like Christmas!

Course: Cocktails

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 10

Refrigeration Time: 12

Total Time: 12 25

Servings:

Calories: 197kcal

Ingredients

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
1 teaspoon whole allspice berries
1 teaspoon whole cloves
12 cardamom pods cracked
12 pieces crystallized ginger
4 sticks cinnamon
2 star anise pods
4 cups cranberry juice
1½ cups apple juice
1½ cups fresh orange juice
1 bottle brut sparkling wine

Instructions

In a small saucepan, combine sugar, water, allspice, cloves, cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, and star anise.
Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture come to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Allow to cool.
Store in a covered container in the refrigerator overnight.
Strain the syrup.
Combine cranberry juice, apple juice, orange juice, and syrup in a punch bowl.
Stir well.
To serve, fill serving glasses with ice.
Ladle 4 ounces of punch over ice.
Top with 2 ounces sparkling wine.

Notes

Substitutions:

To make this non-alcoholic, you can use club soda!
Fresh ginger can be used instead of crystalized.
Store-bought orange juice can be used instead of fresh.

Expert Tips:

If you prefer not to use ice, you can mix the juices and refrigerate them overnight, then combine them with the simple syrup the next day; or you can use an ice ring in the punch bowl.
If using store-bought orange juice, make sure to buy No Pulp/Pulp Free.

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