Spiced Mulled Cranberry and Orange Punch

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

A warm, aromatic holiday punch blending tart cranberries, fresh orange slices, and warm spices to create a festive non-alcoholic beverage. This American-inspired Christmas recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, brings together fresh cranberries, orange juice, water 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 90 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.

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh cranberries
• 4 cups, freshly squeezed orange juice
• 2 cups water
• 1/3 cup honey
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 6 whole cloves
• 2 whole star anise
• 1 large orange, thinly sliced orange slices

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large pot, combine 2 cups fresh cranberries, 4 cups freshly squeezed orange juice, 2 cups water, 1/3 cup honey, 3 cinnamon sticks, 6 whole cloves, and 2 whole star anise. Stir gently to mix.
2. Step 2: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce to low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until the cranberries burst and infuse the liquid.
3. Step 3: Remove from heat and strain out the spices and solids. Pour into a serving pot, add 1 large orange thinly sliced for garnish, and keep warm for serving.