Spiced Cranberry-Apple Holiday Punch

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-24 · Updated 2026-05-24

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A warm and inviting punch combining tart cranberry and sweet apple juices with cozy mulling spices for festive occasions. This holiday recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, brings together cranberry juice, apple cider, orange 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 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.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 15 min Serves 8 International cuisine 110 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 cups cranberry juice
4 cups apple cider
1 cup orange juice
8 whole cloves
3 cinnamon sticks
2 stars star anise
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup orange slices
1/2 cup apple slices

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large pot, combine 4 cups cranberry juice, 4 cups apple cider, and 1 cup orange juice over medium heat.
Step 2: Add 8 whole cloves, 3 cinnamon sticks, 2 star anise, and 1/4 cup brown sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves and spices release their aroma, about 10 minutes — do not boil.
Step 3: Strain out the spices and pour the spiced punch into a heatproof punch bowl.
Step 4: Float 1/2 cup orange slices and 1/2 cup apple slices on top for garnish and extra flavor. Serve warm.