Citrus and Ginger Mulled Winter Punch

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

A warm and fragrant non-alcoholic winter punch combining citrus, ginger, and spices to delight guests at holiday gatherings. This American-inspired Christmas recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, brings together fresh orange juice, apple cider, fresh ginger for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 8, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh orange juice
• 4 cups apple cider
• 2-inch piece, thinly sliced fresh ginger
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 6 whole cloves
• 2 star anise
• 1/4 cup honey
• 6, for garnish lemon slices
• 6, for garnish orange slices

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large pot, combine 4 cups fresh orange juice, 4 cups apple cider, 2-inch thinly sliced fresh ginger, 3 cinnamon sticks, 6 whole cloves, and 2 star anise pods. Stir to combine.
2. Step 2: Heat the mixture over medium heat until steaming but not boiling, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer gently for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
3. Step 3: Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup honey until fully dissolved.
4. Step 4: Strain the punch through a fine mesh sieve to remove the ginger, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and star anise.
5. Step 5: Serve warm in mugs, garnished with 6 lemon slices and 6 orange slices for a bright, festive touch.