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 Christmas recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, brings together fresh cranberries, orange juice, and 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 "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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 orange juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 cups water
• 1/3 cup honey
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 6 whole cloves
• 2 whole star anise
• 1 large orange slices, thinly sliced

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.