Cranberry and Orange Spiced Punch

Name: Cranberry and Orange Spiced Punch
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh cranberries; 2 cups orange juice; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 cinnamon stick; 3 whole cloves; 4 cups water; 1/2 cup apple cider; 4 cups chilled sparkling water

A warmly spiced drink featuring tart cranberries, bright orange, and cinnamon, ideal for festive gatherings.

Cuisine: General

Category: Cocktails & Drinks

Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 10 minutes.

Serves 8.

Ingredients

1 cup fresh cranberries
2 cups orange juice
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cinnamon stick
3 whole cloves
4 cups water
1/2 cup apple cider
4 cups chilled sparkling water

Instructions

Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup fresh cranberries, 2 cups orange juice, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 cinnamon stick, and 3 whole cloves. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes until cranberries burst.
Step 2: Remove from heat, let cool for 5 minutes, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher, pressing solids to extract liquid. Discard solids.
Step 3: Stir in 1/2 cup apple cider and 4 cups chilled sparkling water. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to chill.
Step 4: Serve over ice cubes in chilled glasses.