Holiday Spiced Citrus Punch with Ginger and Star Anise

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

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A refreshing and warming holiday punch combining fresh citrus juices with spicy ginger and aromatic star anise for festive gatherings. This American-inspired holiday recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, brings together fresh orange juice, fresh lemon juice, fresh lime juice 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 110 calories and feeds 6, 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 6 American cuisine 110 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 cups fresh orange juice
1 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
2-inch piece, peeled and thinly sliced ginger root
3 star anise pods
1/4 cup honey
4 cups, chilled sparkling water
2 cinnamon sticks
4 whole cloves
for garnish fresh mint leaves
for garnish orange slices

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine 3 cups fresh orange juice, 1 cup fresh lemon juice, 1/2 cup fresh lime juice, 2-inch peeled and thinly sliced ginger root, 3 star anise pods, 2 cinnamon sticks, and 4 whole cloves. Heat over medium heat until just simmering, about 5 minutes.
Step 2: Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup honey until dissolved. Let the mixture steep for 15 minutes to infuse the spices.
Step 3: Strain the spiced citrus mixture into a large pitcher, discarding solids. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Step 4: Just before serving, add 4 cups chilled sparkling water to the pitcher and gently stir to combine.
Step 5: Serve the punch over ice in glasses garnished with fresh mint leaves and orange slices for a festive touch.